5.L.2.1

The American grassland are home to which types of animals?

• elephants, lions, and zebras
• foxes, prairie dogs, and rabbits
• lizards, tortoises, and weasels
• wolves, deer, and bears

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

Which type of ecosystem best removes pollutants from water?

• forest

• desert

• marshes

• grassland

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NGSS.5-ESS3-1

A scientist took pictures of a deer, a black bear, and a squirrel in the wild.  In which ecosystem did the scientist most likely take the pictures?

• estuary
• forest
• grassland
• salt marsh

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

Which best describes a desert during the day?

• cold and wet
• cold and dry
• hot and wet
• hot and dry

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

Which is most accurate in describing an estuary ecosystem?

• High salt levels keep the water clear of nutrients and proteins
• Freshwater mixes with saltwater to provide a nutrient-rich environment
• Animals and plants compete for food due to pollution from surrounding areas
• Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Which are the most common ecosystems in North Carolina?

• estuary, grassland, rainforest
• deciduous forest, estuary, ocean
• grassland, ocean, temperate forest
• deciduous forest, ocean, desert

Which terrestrial ecosystem has warm, humid conditions and a large variety of plants and animals?

• estuary
• grassland
• deciduous forest
• tropical rainforest

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

Which marine ecosystem would be best for organisms that can adapt to both salt water and fresh water?

• Estuary
• Lake
• Pond
• River

Which could be a challenge for a small animal living in a grassland ecosystem?

• The frozen ground is too hard to serve as shelter
• The flat terrain makes it easy for predators to spot prey
• The extreme temperatures require thick skin and heavy fur
• The high amounts of precipitation create excess water resources

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

Which ecosystem contains the largest mammals?

• ocean
• pond
• river
• swamp