Ecosystem Patterns

Ecosystem Patterns

October 7, 2021

Multiple Choice

What do you predict will happen to prey when a population of predators is reduced?

• Prey population will decrease.

• Prey population will increase.

• Predator population will stay the same.

• Predator population will increase.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a predator-prey relationship?

• Grass & Rabbit

• Robin & Cardinal

• Whale & Shark

• Lion & Gazelle

Multiple Choice

When the population of producers decreases, what do you predict will happen to the population of organisms that consumer that producer?

• The population of consumers will increase.

• The population of producers will increase.

• The population of producers will stay the same.

• The population of consumers will decrease.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a predator?

• Plankton

• Tree

• Lion

• Deer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for abiotic?

• A non-living part of an ecosystem that impacts living things.

• A living part of an ecosystem that impacts non-living things.

• Plants that release oxygen into the ecosystem.

• Animals that release carbon dioxide into the ecosystem.

Multiple Choice

What do you predict will happen to prey when a population of predators is reduced?

• Prey population will decrease.

• Prey population will increase.

• Predator population will stay the same.

• Predator population will increase.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a predator-prey relationship?

• Grass & Rabbit

• Robin & Cardinal

• Whale & Shark

• Lion & Gazelle

Multiple Choice

When the population of producers decreases, what do you predict will happen to the population of organisms that consumes that producer?

• The population of consumers will increase.

• The population of producers will increase.

• The population of producers will stay the same.

• The population of consumers will decrease.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a predator?

• Plankton

• Tree

• Lion

• Deer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for biotic?

• A non-living part of an ecosystem that impacts living things.

• A living part of an ecosystem that impacts non-living things.

• Plants that release oxygen into the ecosystem.

• Animals that release carbon dioxide into the ecosystem.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for abiotic?

• Any non-living part of an ecosystem that impacts living things.

• A living part of an ecosystem that impacts non-living things.

• Plants that release oxygen into the ecosystem.

• Animals that release carbon dioxide into the ecosystem.

Multiple Choice

Which abiotic factor did you see in the previous image?

• Rain

• Mountains

• River

• Snow

Poll

Which of the following represents a producer? (You can choose more than one)

Open Ended

If all the grass died, what would happen to the bunnies?

Open Ended

If all the lions died, what would happen to the zebras?

Open Ended

If the temperature increased and there was a drought, a wildfire might start. What would happen to the trees?

Open Ended

The temperature of the ocean and shore impact the lifecycle of the sea turtle. When temperatures increase, less baby sea turtles are born. If the temperature continues to increase, what will happen to the population of sea turtles over time?

Answer the question in Prediction Format. I think that [something will happen] because [evidence].