Ecosystems

What is a community of interacting organisms and their environment called?

• ecosystem
• life cycle
• ecosphere
• habitat

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What member of an ecosystem produces oxygen, and also provides homes for animals?

• plants
• birds
• soil
• rocks

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What is necessary for an organism to survive in an ecosystem?

• it must be sunny
• it must have heat
• it must be underwater
• its specific needs must be met

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Which are examples of non-living parts of an ecosystem?

• water
• air
• soil
• all of the above

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In this ecosphere, what do the bacteria eat?

• shrimp poop
• plankton
• algae
• other bacteria

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When sunlight is removed, what dies first in the picture?

• algae
• shrimp
• bacteria
• none of the above

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Why are rainforests so important?

• they make lots of oxygen
• they look pretty
• they have dangerous animals
• it's great for camping

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How can humans reduce our negative effect on ecosystems?

• recycling
• logging
• deforestation
• introducing invasive species

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What makes a healthy ecosystem?

• water
• invasive species
• animals
• balance

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How many kinds of organisms are in a healthy ecosystem?

• many different kinds
• one kind
• none

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