How many carnivores are shown in this food chain?

• 6

• 4

• 5

• 3

Which of the following is a herbivore?

• cricket

• frog

• hawk

• shrew

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

All organisms of a species that live in the same place at the same time are called

• species

• predation

• population

• habitat

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The living parts of an ecosystem are called...

• species

• abiotic factors

• biotic factors

• population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The non-living parts of an ecosystem are called...

• biotic factors

• abiotic factors

• competition

• niche

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What percentage of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next trophic level?

• Approximately 25% of the energy is transferred to the next trophic level.

• Only about 10% of the energy in one level is transferred to the next.

• Approximately 50% of the energy is transferred

• 50% of the energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Parasitism -

• One species benefits and the other is not harmed

• Both species benefit

• One species benefits and the other is harmed

• It is a close relationship between two different species of organisms living together

The decomposers do the following...

• Eat only producers

• Help decompose the remains of dead plants and animals or waste

• Produce their own food

• Eat only other consumers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What makes producers special?

• They are not alive

• They depend on other organisms for food

• They can produce their own food through photosynthesis

• They are omnivores

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

If a disease affects the snake population in the food chain shown, what will be the initial effect on the populations of hawks and rabbits?

• The populations of hawks and rabbits will decrease.

• The populations of hawks and rabbits will increase.

• The hawk population will increase. The rabbit population will decrease.

• The hawk population will decrease. The rabbit population will increase.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4