5.12A Ecosystem Interactions Teacher Presentation Q

Multiple Select

What are the two types of interactions explored in ecosystems?

• Between living things and non-living things

• Between living things

• Between non-living things

• Both A and B.

Multiple Choice

In the context of ecosystems, interactions between living and non-living things can include:

• Animals using water

• Plants growing in soil

• Rocks being eroded by wind

• All of the above.

Open Ended

Consider a forest ecosystem. What are two examples of interactions found here?

Multiple Choice

Bright blooms of the Indigo bush attract insects for __________.

• pollination

• shelter

• food

• water

Multiple Choice

Ecosystems are full of interactions. Which of the following is NOT a type of interaction mentioned?

• A) Between living things

• B) Between living things and non-living things

• C) Between non-living things

• D) Between living things and water.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for living things to stay alive?

• Food

• Shelter

• Air

• Plastic

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: Nonliving (abiotic) components such as _______ are essential for plant growth.

• Animals

• Soil

• Fish

• Birds

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: Nonliving things offer living things ____.

• Shelter

• Games

• Music

• Dance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of competition in a forest ecosystem?

• Two birds fighting for a nesting spot

• A bear eating honey

• A fish swimming in a river

• A squirrel climbing a tree.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: In a forest ecosystem, sunlight is primarily used by _______ to make food.

• Plants

• Animals

• Fungi

• Bacteria