5.9C Changes to Ecosystems 1

5.9C Changes to Ecosystems 1

5th Grade

8 Qs

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5.9C Changes to Ecosystems 1

5.9C Changes to Ecosystems 1

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Science

5th Grade

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Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-5, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are examples of ways humans can decrease their effect on local ecosystems except –

recycle instead of throwing items in the garbage

drive larger cars

collect rainwater to water gardens

use reusable grocery bags instead of plastic bags

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Deforestation is the destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses. Which of the following is one negative impact of deforestation?

There is more room for farming and agriculture.

There is more lumber available for building homes and other buildings.

Animals lose their homes and many species die off or become endangered.

Ranchers have more land for livestock such as cattle and sheep.


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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an invasive species?

Living organism that is accidentally introduced to a new ecosystem and causes harm

A group of organisms that hunts other organisms

An unhealthy organism that spreads disease in an ecosystem

All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following human activities does NOT have a negative impact on the environment?

Burning large amounts of fossil fuels

Increased use and production of plastic

Overfishing in oceans and other waters

Creation of green spaces and open spaces in cities

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is biodiversity?

A record of all the endangered and threatened species on Earth

The variety of species of living organisms in an ecosystem

A record of all extinct species in Earth’s history

The variety of plant species in an ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill?

A few days

A few years

A few months

A few centuries

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Leatherback Sea Turtle has been listed as an endangered species since 1970. It lives in the Gulf of Mexico, although it rarely visits the Texas coast. Populations have decreased due to human activities. Which of the following is most likely a consequence of the decreasing turtle population?

The population of sea grasses, part of their diet, will decrease.

The population of predators that eat sea turtles and their eggs will increase.

The population of jellyfish, their main diet, will increase.


There are no consequences; sea turtles are not an important part of the marine ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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