Science Bowl Finals 2022

Which is most similar between an ocean water ecosystem and a pond water ecosystem?

• the amount of space available

• the type of nutrients available

• the variety of organisms

• the climate and daily temperature

Which type of ecosystem has the greatest variation in temperature from its top to its bottom?

• ocean

• lake

• pond

• estuary

Which organism provides oxygen and food in an ecosystem?

• fungi

• protists

• bacteria

• algae

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Which of the following would be considered a decomposer in an ecosystem?

• flower

• algae

• fungi

• ant

What would most likely happen to producers if clouds constantly blocked the sun’s rays?

• Producers would move to another environment.

• Producers would no longer release carbon dioxide.

• Producers would rely on other sources for energy.

• Producers would be less able to provide energy for other organisms.

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The picture shows a polar bear. Which change in the environment would most likely decrease the ability of this animal to survive?

• increase in Earth’s temperature

• decrease in Earth’s temperature

• increase in yearly rainfall

• decrease in yearly rainfall

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Which characteristic do all reptiles share?

• They swim.

• They eat worms.

• They have scaly skin.

Mark is asked to write a brief description of himself for the school paper. Which characteristic mentioned in his description has Mark most likely inherited from his parents?

• height

• favorite food

• interest in sports

• ability to speak a foreign language

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A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of

• adaptive behavior.

• inherited behavior.

• learned behavior.

• instinctive behavior.

Which inherited trait will most likely protect an iguana from a predator?

• camouflage skin color

• length of tongue

• eye color

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