Grade 3 - ECOSYSTEMS

What is an ecosystem?

• An area in nature that includes only living organisms

• An area in nature that includes both living and non-living organisms

• Groups of species

• An organism's home

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Which animal are you most likely to see in a forest?

• camel
• dolphin
• squirrel
• penguin

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Why do very few plants grow in the desert?

• the soil is dry and it does not rain much there
• there is not enough animals
• there is too much rainfall
• the weather is too hot during the day and too cold at night

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Is our body an ecosystem?

• No

• Yes! Our body is home to many microorganisms

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What do we call an animals home?

• Home

• Habitat

• Community

• Population

What is a living thing in an ecosystem.

• rocks

• water

• grass

• sunlight