Ecosystems: Terrestrial Ecosystems

Which area is a rainforest?

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Why is the presence of insects in the rain forest ecosystem important?

• Insects create energy needed by other animals.

• Insects store water needed by other animals.

• Insects are a source of food for many organisms living in this ecosystem.

Hollie is shadowing an ecologist observing a deciduous forest ecosystem. Hollie would most likely write which journal entry?

• For most of the morning I was able to observe a population of chimpanzees that lives close to the camp.

• After breakfast, I took a quick walk to take pictures of the ocean.

• From the jeep, I am able to observe bison grazing on vegetation.

• From my observation tower I can see trees that are full of orange, red, and yellow leaves.

Which is a difference between the plant life of a rainforest and a deciduous forest?

• The deciduous forest has a warm climate year-round, while the rainforest has hot and cold extreme climates.

• The deciduous forest has the most diverse plant life of all ecosystems, while the rainforest plant life is scarce.

• The deciduous forest has yearly cycles of plant growth due to changes of seasons, while the rainforest remains hot and wet year-round.

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How are all ecosystems similar to forest ecosystems?

• All ecosystems have plenty of trees for consumers to eat.

• All ecosystems provide nutrient-rich soil for the producers.

• All ecosystems have an appropriate amount of sunlight to support the producers living there.

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Which is true of a tropical rainforest?

• Only a few different species of plants and animals can be found there.

• The tree canopy causes only a small amount of sunlight to reach the ground.

• They are only found in South America.

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Which animal would Miranda most likely find in a deciduous forest?

• bison

• deer

• duck

Which can be concluded about the trees that grow in a temperate deciduous forest?

• The trees require constant direct sunlight to survive.

• The trees grow only during the warm months of the year.

• The trees have adapted to survive the changes of the seasons.

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Which list includes organisms commonly found in a deciduous forest?

• deer, squirrel, mouse

• cactus, wildflowers, tortoise

• lizard, scorpion, kangaroo rat

The tumbleweed is a big, round plant with many branches and short stiff leaves. What kind of environment is it most commonly found in?

• swamp

• prairie

• forest

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