Flashcardizz Version - 4th Grade Ecosystems Quiz

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What is an ecosystem?

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A place where plants and animals live and interact

Answer explanation

An ecosystem is defined as a place where plants and animals live and interact, making option B the correct choice. It encompasses various environments, not just forests or food chains.

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Which of the following is a producer? Deer, Mushroom, Grass, Hawk

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Grass

Answer explanation

Grass is a producer because it performs photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy. In contrast, deer, mushrooms, and hawks are consumers, relying on other organisms for food.

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What do consumers eat? Options: Rocks, Sunlight, Other living things, Dirt

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Other living things

Answer explanation

Consumers, including humans, primarily eat other living things such as plants and animals. This distinguishes them from non-living substances like rocks, sunlight, or dirt, which are not food sources.

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Which of the following is a decomposer? Lion, Worm, Bird, Tree

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Worm

Answer explanation

A worm is a decomposer, breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Lions and birds are consumers, while trees are producers, making worms the correct choice.

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A food chain always begins with:

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The sun

Answer explanation

A food chain begins with the sun, which provides energy for plants (producers). These plants are then consumed by animals (consumers), forming the basis of the food chain.

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What do herbivores eat?

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Plants

Answer explanation

Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants. They do not consume meat or bugs, making 'Plants' the correct answer.

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What do carnivores eat?

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Other animals

Answer explanation

Carnivores primarily eat other animals. They are adapted to hunt and consume meat, unlike herbivores that eat plants or fruits. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Other animals'.

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Which animal is an omnivore? Options: Cow, Bear, Lion, Rabbit

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Bear

Answer explanation

Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. In contrast, cows are herbivores, lions are carnivores, and rabbits primarily eat plants. Therefore, the correct answer is Bear.

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What is a habitat?

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A place where an animal lives

Answer explanation

A habitat is defined as a place where an animal lives. It provides the necessary conditions for survival, such as food, shelter, and mates, making this choice the correct answer.

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Which of these is a freshwater ecosystem? Options: Ocean, Pond, Desert, Jungle

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Pond

Answer explanation

A pond is a freshwater ecosystem, characterized by still water and supporting various aquatic life. In contrast, oceans are saltwater, deserts lack water, and jungles are terrestrial ecosystems.