Mississippi 5th Grade 1st Benchmark Review

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What do scientists call organisms that are not native to an ecosystem and cause harm to native organisms?

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Invasive species

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Which ecosystem has the most variety of plants and animals?

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Rainforest

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This ecosystem contains salt water.

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Ocean

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Which biome has permafrost?

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Tundra

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What three substances are required for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, light energy

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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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What is a biome?

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A large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals.

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What is the main difference between a habitat and a biome?

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A habitat is a specific place where an organism lives, while a biome is a larger area with similar climate and ecosystems.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food and provide energy for other organisms.