Fast & Curious: Ecology #2

What is an ecosystem?

• A place with livings things.

• A place with non-living things.

• An ecosystem is a place that has both living and non-living things.

What are examples of living things?

• People, animals and plants.

• Rocks, soil, water, sunlight, air, fire.

What are examples of non-living things?

• People, animals, and plants.

• Rocks, soil, water, sunlight, air, fire.

What do you think: Is planet Earth an ecosystem?

• Yes.

• No.

Where do animals get their energy from?

• From the sun.

• By eating food.

• From sleeping.

• From drinking water.

Why are plants special?

• They are green.

• They grow out from the ground.

• They make their own food through photosynthesis.

• They have leaves.

What do plants use to make food?

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Water

• Air

• All of the above.

How do plants "breathe" in air?

• Through their stem.

• Through their roots.

• Through their leaves.

How do plants "drink" water?

• Through their leaves.

• Through their roots.

• Through their stem.

Plants make their own food. Plants are known as...?

• Consumers.

• Producers.

• Decomposers.

• Omnivores.