BrainPOP: Ecosystems

What nonliving things might you find in an ecosystem?

• mammals, insects, birds
• plants, fungi, lichen
• rocks, air, light
• bacteria and other microbes

How are populations different from communities?

• Populations consist of one species; Communities consist of many species

• Populations can contain plants and fungi; Communities consist of animals only

• Populations consist of many species; Communities consist on one species

• Populations consist of animals only; Communities can contain plants and fungi

What is a moose's habitat?

• The forests of North America
• The number of moose in a given area
• The plants and fungi that moose eat
• Its antlers

Which is an example of an animal adapting to its environment?

• A bald eagle that cannot see well
• A fish that eats fish food
• A deer that drinks water
• A desert owl hunting at night to avoid heat

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What can you INFER about the kangaroo rat from the fact that it thrives in the desert?

• It must be very large
• It must eat cacti
• It must live in a very small community
• It must be able to survive on very little water

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Lakes and oceans are examples of aquatic ecosystems. What does "aquatic" mean?

• saltwater
• water-based
• freshwater
• filled with fish

Which of the following is an example of a living thing interacting with a nonliving thing?

• A flower that's pollinated by a bee
• A plant and a fungus growing togerther as lichen
• A prairie dog that lives beneath the soil
• A beaver that cuts down trees with its teeth

Which word best describes the desert ecosystem?

• moist
• arid
• frigid
• temperate

Why can't you find scorpions in the Arctic?

• They can't walk on ice
• They only like to catch warm-blooded prey
• Their stingers don't work at cold temperatures
• Their bodies are not adapted to life in the Arctic

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What can you conclude about polar bears from the fact that they live in the Arctic?

• They would not be able to thrive in the desert
• They are not biologically related to other bear species
• They eat mostly scorpions and kangaroo rats
• They must be able to survive with very little water

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