Ecosystems

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of animals that are the same species.
• Soil, water, air and sunlight
• All the living and non living things that interact in an area.
• North America

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An animal that is hunted by other animals for food is called _____________________ .

• Victim
• Sally
• Predator
• Prey

What is the name for all the animals of the same species living in an ecosystem?

• Population
• Community

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An ecosystem is a community of animals and plants interacting with their ____________.

• habitat
• climate
• environment
• community

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An animal that hunts other animals for food is called a ___________________.

• Villian
• Predator
• Prey
• Fred

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A ____________ breaks down waste or dead organisms and recycles nutrients.

• consumer
• producer
• decomposer
• omnivore

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Is people cutting down trees a natural event that causes a change in the environment?

• yes
• no

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Is fire a natural event that causes a change in the environment?

• Yes
• No

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Which of these organisms is a producer?

• strawberries
• insect
• mouse
• owl

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What is a source of energy for the mouse?

• strawberries
• insects
• other mice
• owls

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