Ecosystems: Terrestrial Ecosystems

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Which area is a rainforest?

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Why is the presence of insects in the rain forest ecosystem important?

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Insects are a source of food for many organisms living in this ecosystem.

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Hollie is shadowing an ecologist observing a deciduous forest ecosystem. Which journal entry would she most likely write? Options:

For most of the morning I was able to observe a population of chimpanzees that lives close to the camp.

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After breakfast, I took a quick walk to take pictures of the ocean.

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From the jeep, I am able to observe bison grazing on vegetation.

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From my observation tower I can see trees that are full of orange, red, and yellow leaves.

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From my observation tower I can see trees that are full of orange, red, and yellow leaves.

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What is a difference between the plant life of a rainforest and a deciduous forest?

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The deciduous forest has yearly cycles of plant growth due to changes of seasons, while the rainforest remains hot and wet year-round.

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How are all ecosystems similar to forest ecosystems?

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All ecosystems have an appropriate amount of sunlight to support the producers living there.

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Which is true of a tropical rainforest?

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The tree canopy causes only a small amount of sunlight to reach the ground.

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Which animal would Miranda most likely find in a deciduous forest? Options: bison, deer, duck

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deer

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What can be concluded about the trees that grow in a temperate deciduous forest?

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The trees have adapted to survive the changes of the seasons.

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Which list includes organisms commonly found in a deciduous forest?
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deer, squirrel, mouse

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cactus, wildflowers, tortoise

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lizard, scorpion, kangaroo rat

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deer, squirrel, mouse

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What kind of environment is the tumbleweed most commonly found in?

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prairie