iCEV - Unit 2

Front

Where would plants with shallow widespread roots and thick leaves most likely be found?

Back

Deserts are characterized by plants with shallow widespread roots and thick leaves, adapted to conserve water.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of habitat?

Back

Feral is not a type of habitat; it refers to domesticated animals that have returned to the wild.

Front

What are crustaceans?

Back

Crustaceans are invertebrate aquatic animals, such as crabs and lobsters, that typically have a hard exoskeleton.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of restoration?

Back

Enacting laws to protect land from human intervention is a preventive measure, not a restoration effort.

Front

Which of the following is NOT required for an area to be considered a habitat?

Back

Mammals are not required for an area to be considered a habitat; habitats can exist without them.

Front

Define habitat.

Back

A habitat is the natural environment in which a species or community of organisms lives, including factors like space, water, and cover.

Front

What is the role of water in a habitat?

Back

Water is essential for the survival of organisms, providing hydration, a medium for biochemical reactions, and a habitat for aquatic life.

Front

Explain the concept of biodiversity.

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and genetic diversity.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

Front

What are the main types of habitats?

Back

The main types of habitats include freshwater, marine, terrestrial, and artificial habitats.