LS.7 Review

How can an environment influence development and characteristics of organisms?

• The environment does not influence development of organisms.

• Organisms must adapt to their environment to survive or they will die.

• The environment only influences the development of organisms, not the characteristics.

• None of the Above

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How does an environment influence what organism lives there?

• An environment does not influence what organisms live there.

• An environment only influences the abiotic factors.

• Organisms must either adapt to or move from the environment to survive.

• None of the Above

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All of the following are examples of marine ecosystems EXCEPT--

• tide pools

• coral reefs

• ponds

• oceans

Which list contains only examples of biotic factors found in a desert ecosystem?

• snake, hare, sand, cactus

• cactus, sand, temperature, hare

• snake, cactus, hare, camel

• sand, temperature, sunlight, water

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Which of the following is not a freshwater ecosystem?

• an estuary

• a pond

• a lake

• a river

Which list contains examples of abiotic factors found in an ocean ecosystem?

• sharks, whales, dolphins, pelicans

• rocks, hurricanes, salt water, sand

• algae, flounder, seagulls, coral

• moss, grass, trees, hawks

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In what way does the water in freshwater ecosystems differ from the water in marine ecosystems?

• water temperature

• oxygen content of the water

• salt content of the water

• water pressure

How can Earth's systems influence an ecosystem's characteristics? (Hint: Think of the Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, & Biosphere!)

• The systems create complex interactions which result in ecosystem characteristics.

• Earth's systems do not influence an ecosystem's characteristics.

• Only 1 to 2 of Earth's systems influence an ecosystem's characteristics.

• None of the Above

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A frog has special legs with webbed feet to help them jump and swim. Most frogs use camouflage to blend in with their environment. When they sense danger, they can jump to avoid predators. To attract mates, frogs can make loud noises.

Identify one physical (structural) characteristics that helps the frog survive.

• Making loud noises to attract a mate.

• Jumping away from predators.

• None of the Above

• Having webbed feet.

A frog has special legs with webbed feet to help them jump and swim. Most frogs use camouflage to blend in with their environment. When they sense danger, they can jump to avoid predators. To attract mates, frogs can make loud noises.

Identify one behavioral characteristic that helps the frog survive.

• Having webbed feet.

• Having special legs.

• Camouflage.

• Making loud noises to attract mates.