Ecosystems - Brainpop 5/4

What nonliving things might you find in an ecosystem?

• Mammals, insects, and birds

• Plants, fungi, and lichen

• Rocks, air, light, and soil

• Bacteria and other microbes

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A habitat is _______.

• the interaction between the species

• non-living things like water, air, and sunlight

• where a species lives

• the type of food an organism eats/ gets energy from

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 of the following 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?

• only Saltwater ecosystems

• any water ecosystem

• only Freshwater ecosystems

• any ecosystem that has fish

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

• A flower that's pollinated by a tree

• A plant and a fungus growing together as lichen

• A prairie dog that lives beneath the soil

• A beaver that cuts down trees with its teeth

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Which choice refers to a single population of organisms?

• all the trees and grasses

• a herd of zebras

• the water and air

• all the animals in a jungle

Consumers get their energy __________.

• from the sunlight through photosynthesis

• by breathing air into their lungs

• by eating other organisms

• they don't need energy to survive

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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