Ecosystems Review-Unit 3

Front

A forest is a _____________________ ecosystem.

Back

terrestrial

Front

What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

Back

Rivers/Streams

Front

The kind of wetland formed where saltwater and fresh water meet is called __________.

Back

estuary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Which aquatic biome contains the most water that humans drink?

Back

freshwater

Front

What would happen if there was a drought in the grassland?

Back

plant and animal populations would decrease

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

Front

What are biomes?

Back

Large regions characterized by specific climate conditions and types of plants and animals.

Front

Define 'terrestrial ecosystem'.

Back

Ecosystems that are found on land, such as forests, grasslands, and deserts.

Front

What is a wetland?

Back

An area where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally, supporting aquatic plants.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3