Ecosystems 5.9A

Frogs in a pond interact with both living and nonliving elements in their ecosystem. Frogs interact with nonliving elements when they _________.

• eat swimming insects for energy

• lay their eggs in bodies of water

• become food for another animal

• hide beneath plants in the pond

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The living and non-living things interacting in a community.

• abiotic

• carnivore

• ecosystem

• biotic

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Many plants produce fruit that is eaten by animals. What is the benefit to the plant of having an animal eat its fruit?

• The plant provides energy to the animal.

• Animals help the plant spread its seeds.

• Fruits have colors and tastes that are attractive.

• Plants and animals both get energy from the Sun.

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This can make its own food, like plants.

• Herbivore

• Abiotic

• Omnivore

• Producer

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Which fact best describes one way this bird changes its environment to meet its needs?

• Fact 1

• Fact 2

• Fact 3

• Fact 4

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These are organisms that feeds on plants or other animals for energy.

• Producer

• Consumer

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Some beetles break down the remains of dead animals. Some mushrooms break down the remains of dead trees. How do these actions most benefit plants?

• By releasing oxygen into the air.

• By returning nutrients to the soil.

• By making space for new animals.

• By decreasing the populations of herbivores.

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This organism, usually a bacteria or fungus, breaks down dead plants and animals.

• Producer

• Consumer

• Decomposer

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Which of these facts best describes how these birds depend on other animals to survive?

• Fact 1

• Fact 2

• Fact 3

• Fact 4

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A consumer that eats only plants.

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore