Ecosystems and Adaptations

Which word describes all of the bunnies that are living in a forest ecosystem?

• individual

• population

• community

• ecosystem

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Which word describes all of the LIVING things in an ecosystem? (including all animals and all plants)

• individual

• population

• community

• ecosystem

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Which word describes the interaction of all LIVING and NON LIVING things within a certain area?

• individual

• population

• community

• ecosystem

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A tadpole is a bottom feeder. It is also a source of food for other animals. This describes the tadpole's __________.

• habitat

• niche

• population

• dance moves

What is an adaptation?

• A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.

• The food that an animal eats.

• How energy moves in a food web.

• How animals evolve throughout time.

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How do adaptations help animals?

• to hide from predators

• to hunt for food

• to survive in their habitats

• all of these are correct

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An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings is ________.

• environment

• mimicry

• habitat

• camouflage

Lions, bears, and snakes all hunt for their food. They are examples of __________.

• predators

• prey

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What is the scientific term for an animal that is eaten by another animal?

• predator

• prey

• dinner

• doomed

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A polar bear's white fur is an example of a ________.

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation