Original Project
Interdependence in Ecosystems
Item ID058002: Both plants and animals compete for resources when they are limited.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about competition between organisms with the same needs when resources are limited?
- Animals are the only organisms that compete for resources.
- Plants are the only organisms that compete for resources.
- Neither plants nor animals compete for resources.
- Both plants and animals compete for resources.
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- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 875 | 1404 | 62% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 426 | 755 | 56% |
| 9–12 | 446 | 643 | 69% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 394 | 669 | 59% |
| Female | 469 | 701 | 67% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 759 | 1199 | 63% |
| Other | 100 | 168 | 60% |