Ecosystems, Plant and Animal Adaptations Level 1

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What is it called when an animal or plant uses the appearance of another living thing for protection?

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Mimicry

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What plant adaptation is used to protect the organism from predators?

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Thorns/Spikes

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Which of the following is an example of how animals can change their environment?

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All of the above: A prairie dog making homes by burrowing underground and beavers gnawing on trees and building dams in rivers.

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How might humans negatively impact ecosystems?

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All of the above: Introducing invasive species, excessive use of fertilizer, and overfishing.

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What will happen to animals that live in wooded areas and now have no wooded areas?

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All of the above: The animals will die, adapt by finding food and shelter in other ways, or move to a new location.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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