GG: Ecosystems

What makes a healthy ecosystem?

• animals

• invasive species

• balance

• water

In this ecosphere, what do the bacteria eat?

• shrimp poop

• plankton

• algae

• other bacteria

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

Which are examples of nonliving parts of an ecosystem?

• soil

• air

• water

• all of the above

Why are rain-forests so important?

• They look pretty

• They make lots of oxygen

• They have dangerous animals

• It's great for camping.

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

• bacteria

• algae

• shrimp

• none of the above

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

• ecosphere

• habitat

• life cycle

• ecosystem

How many kinds of organisms are in a healthy ecosystem?

• one kind

• many different kinds

• none

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

• plants

• birds

• rocks

• soil

How can humans reduce our negative effect on ecosystems?

• introducing invasive species

• recycling

• deforestation

• logging