Ecosystems - 3.12A, 3.12B, 3.12C Picture Vocabulary

Open Ended

Why are ecosystems important for the survival of living organisms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic in animals?

• The color of a parrot's feathers

• The ability to fly south for winter

• The sound a bird makes

• The place where a bird builds its nest

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of nonliving things that can be found in an environment?

• Rocks

• Water

• Plants

• Air

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an environment?

• The space, conditions, and all the living and nonliving things around an organism

• Only the living things in a place

• Only the nonliving things in a place

• A place where only animals live

Open Ended

Explain how living and nonliving things interact in an ecosystem, using examples from the images.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a flood?

• Too much water in an area

• A period of time with no rain

• A single living thing

• How hot or cold something is

Multiple Choice

What is needed to do work or cause change, as shown in the images?

• Energy

• Water

• Sunlight

• Food

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a flood and a drought?

• A flood is caused by too much water, while a drought is caused by too little water.

• A flood is caused by high temperature, while a drought is caused by low temperature.

• A flood happens in winter, while a drought happens in summer.

• A flood affects only animals, while a drought affects only plants.

Fill in the Blanks

A food chain shows the transfer of

from one organism to another.

Open Ended

How does a lack of precipitation lead to drought, and what effects might this have on living things?

Fill in the Blanks

A butterfly is an example of an

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Rain

• Wind

• Sunshine

• Fog

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible outcomes for an organism in its environment?

• Thrive

• Perish

• Grow well

• All of the above

Open Ended

How do physical characteristics help organisms survive in their environments?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about migration?

• It involves the long-distance movement of animals.

• It usually happens seasonally.

• It means animals sleep for a long time.

• It is the same as hibernation.

Multiple Choice

What is a physical characteristic of the parrot shown in the image?

• Brightly colored feathers

• Ability to mimic sounds

• Building nests in trees

• Flying long distances

Fill in the Blanks

Dormancy means resting for a

time.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast hibernation and dormancy. How are they similar and how are they different?