Ecosystem and Adaptation Review

A fox is a predator which hunts small animals. The ecosystem that meets its needs is one that has –

• heavy rains during some seasons.

• sandy dunes and dry soil.

• extreme cold temperatures.

• a large population of mice.

Some students set up an aquarium containing water, fish, and plants. Plants help support the survival of fish because they –

• remove nutrients from the soil

• use the energy of sunlight

• absorb water from their surroundings

• adds needed resources like oxygen to the water

Mrs. Nellis visited an ecosystem over Spring Break. She rode a zip line through the canopy. She saw a toucan and some monkeys. She did not enjoy her trip because it rained every day. What ecosystem did she visit?

• Forest

• Arctic

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

These data tables give information on four habitats and the needs of the Fennec fox. Which habitat most closely meets the needs of the Fennec Fox?

• Q

• R

• S

• T

How might small leaves help a tree to survive in a windy environment? Small leaves –

• help the tree get rid of extra water.

• can take in lots of sunlight.

• attract lots of birds to live in the tree.

• don’t tear easily in the wind.

You have explored the idea of how structures of animals allow them to survive. Which structure would help a bird to survive in water?

• Foot A

• Foot B

• Foot C

• Foot D

1. Look at the picture. Which of the mole cricket’s structures help it to dig underground?

• very tiny eyes

• dark, tough outer covering

• strong, shovel-like front legs

• cylinder-shaped body

1. A student explores how the structures of plants help them survive in their environment. Which structure helps a cactus to survive in a dry desert?

• many thin leaves

• very thick stems

• fruits that animals won’t eat

• flowers that are present all year long

1. Some animal structures, such as body shapes, colors, and patterns, help animals hide from predators. These structures are called -

• quills

• camouflage

• mimicry

• shells

What is the function of the root structures in plants?

• to support leaves

• to make food

• to get sunlight

• to get water