nonliving and living interactions

Which observation in a forest involves an interaction between two groups of living organisms?

• Termites live in a decaying log

• Plants provide food for wildlife

• A snake suns itself on a rock

• Trees grow next to a creek

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Which living organisms get energy without relying on another organism?

• Mushrooms capture and digest worms

• Horses eat grasses, growing in a field

• Mice eat seeds, fruit, and insects

• Tomato plants perform photosynthesis

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A student makes the following observations about a blue jay while sitting outside her house. Which observation describes a blue jay interacting with the living elements in its environment?

• Observation 1

• Observation 2

• Observation 3

• Observation 4

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Which of the following describes living organisms interacting with a nonliving element in its environment?

• Bees pollinate a dandelion flower

• Bacteria live in the human mouth

• Dogs drink water from a puddle

• Flies are caught and eaten by a spider

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Which of these describes one or more living organisms that depend on another living organism for survival?

• clover growing in the cracks along a sidewalk

• earthworms releasing carbon dioxide into the air

• bacteria living in the intestines of termites

• ivy plants growing on the side of a building

Which of the following describes living organisms interacting with a nonliving element in its environment?

• Bees pollinate a dandelion flower

• Bacteria live in the human mouth

• Dogs drink water from a puddle

• Flies are caught and eaten by a spider

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Plants that grow in prairies and other grasslands often have very deep roots. In fact, most of these plants can actually be found underground. Having deep roots helps these plants –

• absorb water

• avoid grazing animals

• absorb sunlight

• capture prey

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