Ecosystem

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Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem. Differentiate between the five major types of biomes: aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra.

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Explain how the above-mentioned animals and plants interact with each other. Name some of the different habitats in a desert ecosystem.

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Define the term "habitat". Define the term "ecosystem". Name some animals and plants that live in the desert. Define the term "adaptation" and give examples of adaptation in organisms living in the desert.

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Compare and contrast mangrove forest, sea ice in the Arctic ocean and rice paddy ecosystems.

Open Ended

Describe some of the many different kinds of ecosystems. Describe some of the different habitats in an ecosystem.

Multiple Choice

Differentiate between a "habitat" and an "ecosystem".

• Habitat is a type of ecosystem

• Ecosystem is a type of habitat

• Both are the same

• Neither is related to the other

Multiple Choice

Who eats who in the food chain represented in the image?

• Fox

• Eagle

• Frog

• Grasshopper

Multiple Choice

What are the three main components of an ecosystem represented in the image?

• Plants

• Animals

• Water

• Soil

Multiple Choice

What is the primary focus of ecology as described in the image?

• The study of human behavior

• The study of organisms in their natural environment

• The study of artificial ecosystems

• The study of climate change

Multiple Choice

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of animal

• A network of interactions between living organisms and their environment

• A type of plant

• A geographical location

Multiple Select

What are the four types of habitats shown in the image?

• ocean

• forest

• desert

• grassland

Multiple Choice

What will you learn about in the Sonoran Desert topic?

• The types of rocks in the desert

• The animals and plants that live in a desert

• The weather patterns in the desert

• The history of the Sonoran Desert

Multiple Choice

What values are represented in the image?

• Passion

• Integrity

• Teamwork

• National pride

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

• A network of interactions between living and non-living things

• A type of food chain

• A habitat for organisms

• A sugary liquid made by flowers

Open Ended

How are cacti adapted to live in a desert?

Open Ended

Why is a desert a difficult place to live?

Multiple Choice

What are the main characteristics of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem?

• High biodiversity

• Cold climate

• Frequent rainfall

• Dense forests

Multiple Choice

What type of animal is shown in the image?

• Rabbit

• Chipmunk

• Squirrel

• Hamster

Multiple Choice

What are the adaptations of a cactus that help it survive in arid environments?

• Thick waxy skin

• Large fleshy stems

• Spikes

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What adaptations do cacti have to survive in desert environments?

• Thick wavy skin

• Large fleshy stems

• Spikes

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What adaptations do organisms in the desert have to survive with little water?

• Thick skin

• Long roots

• Ability to store water

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the polar bear's white fur?

• To keep warm

• To hide from predators

• To attract mates

• To blend in with the ice

Open Ended

Explain how thick eyelashes benefit camels in their environment.

Multiple Choice

What adaptation helps camels conserve water?

• Fat in hump only

• Large flat feet

• Thick eyelashes

• Does not produce sweat

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the camel's large flat feet?

• To protect eyes from sand or the sun.

• To help it run faster.

• To allow it to swim better.

• To prevent it from sinking into the sand.

Multiple Choice

What type of cactus do cactus wrens use to make their nests?

• Saguaro

• Teddy bear cholla

• Barrel cactus

• Prickly pear

Multiple Choice

What adaptations do kangaroo rats have to survive in the Sonoran Desert?

• They burrow into the soil

• They are nocturnal

• They can go without water for long periods

• They have thick fur

Multiple Choice

What role do insects play in the reproduction of plants according to the text?

• They collect seeds

• They feed on nectar and pollen

• They provide food for bats

• They help plants grow

Multiple Choice

What do the different animals and plants in the Sonoran Desert do with each other?

• Interact

• Compete

• Avoid

• Ignore

Multiple Choice

What are the differences between abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Abiotic factors are living parts, while biotic factors are non-living parts.

• Abiotic factors include water and sunlight, while biotic factors include plants and animals.

• Both abiotic and biotic factors are non-living parts of an ecosystem.

• Abiotic factors are only found in water ecosystems.

Open Ended

What in the picture is biotic (living)?

Open Ended

What in the picture is abiotic (nonliving)?

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