STAAR Questions on Ecology
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22 questions
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A Cross Timbers rancher is concerned about competition between the ranch animals and the deer. Based on the graph, which ranch animals compete for the most food with white-tailed deer?
A Cross Timbers rancher is concerned about competition between the ranch animals and the deer. Based on the graph, which ranch animals compete for the most food with white-tailed deer?
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The strangler fig is a vine that starts out as a seed in the tree canopy of the rainforest. It drops its roots down from the canopy to the forest floor.By sprouting in the rainforest canopy, the strangler fig seedling is exposed to more —
The strangler fig is a vine that starts out as a seed in the tree canopy of the rainforest. It drops its roots down from the canopy to the forest floor.
By sprouting in the rainforest canopy, the strangler fig seedling is exposed to more —
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Based on these data, which hypothesis was Connell most likely testing?
Based on these data, which hypothesis was Connell most likely testing?
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Black walnut trees produce a nontoxic chemical that becomes highly toxic when it is exposed to air or soil. How does this chemical help black walnut trees compete with plants growing nearby?
Black walnut trees produce a nontoxic chemical that becomes highly toxic when it is exposed to air or soil. How does this chemical help black walnut trees compete with plants growing nearby?
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Water with which of these conditions would cause the most competition for resources among all three species of fish?
Water with which of these conditions would cause the most competition for resources among all three species of fish?
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At what part of the graph competition will exist.
At what part of the graph competition will exist.
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The graph shows the relationship between a predator and prey population over time. What trend can be observed about the relationship between the predator and prey populations?
The graph shows the relationship between a predator and prey population over time. What trend can be observed about the relationship between the predator and prey populations?
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A killer whale hunts, captures, and eats a seal. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the whale and the seal?
A killer whale hunts, captures, and eats a seal. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the whale and the seal?
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According to the table, foxes are most likely to compete with which organism for food?
According to the table, foxes are most likely to compete with which organism for food?
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Hyacinth plant is an aquatic plant that floats on water and reproduces rapidly. When these plants die, decomposition by bacteria affects oxygen levels in the water. As more plants die, less oxygen is available in the water. Students observe a pond covered by the plant.Which statement is the best prediction the students can make about the immediate future of the pond?
Hyacinth plant is an aquatic plant that floats on water and reproduces rapidly. When these plants die, decomposition by bacteria affects oxygen levels in the water. As more plants die, less oxygen is available in the water. Students observe a pond covered by the plant.
Which statement is the best prediction the students can make about the immediate future of the pond?
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Based on the graph what can you infer about the relationship between the population on the island.
Based on the graph what can you infer about the relationship between the population on the island.
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which environmental factor likley contributes to the changes in the lizard population
which environmental factor likley contributes to the changes in the lizard population
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based on the data which statement best predict how subsequent populations of the grasshoppers may be affected by the changing environment.
based on the data which statement best predict how subsequent populations of the grasshoppers may be affected by the changing environment.
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If annual rainfall increased and caused ponds in this habitat to become deeper,how ,after many generations, might the traits of these water lilies changes.
If annual rainfall increased and caused ponds in this habitat to become deeper,how ,after many generations, might the traits of these water lilies changes.
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which plants depends on and may compete for sandy soil in zone 9.
which plants depends on and may compete for sandy soil in zone 9.
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which factor most likely limited the fox populations in the ecosystem 2?
which factor most likely limited the fox populations in the ecosystem 2?
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which environmental change is the most likely related to the delcine of the frog p
which environmental change is the most likely related to the delcine of the frog p
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if species B were removed from the rocky areas it shares with species A, Species A would most likely inhabit--
if species B were removed from the rocky areas it shares with species A, Species A would most likely inhabit--
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at which temprature range will there be the most competition for space among these fish ?
at which temprature range will there be the most competition for space among these fish ?
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What is an abiotic factor found in a Desert Ecosystem?
What is an abiotic factor found in a Desert Ecosystem?