5th Grade: Ecology (SP)

Front

A consumer that eats only plants is called a(n) ______.

Back

Herbivore

Front

Plants release ________ during photosynthesis, it is important to humans because we need it to breathe.

Back

Oxygen

Front

An example of a biotic part of an ecosystem is _______.

Back

Tree

Front

A consumer that eats both animals and plants is called a(n) ______.

Back

Omnivore

Front

What will most likely happen to the squirrel population in an area if the trees are removed?

Back

The squirrel population will move to another area.

Front

What is the term for the role an organism plays in its ecosystem?

Back

Niche

Front

What do we call the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for organisms that break down dead material?

Back

Decomposers

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The Sun