Eco-Botlle Reading Questions

What is an ecosystem?

• A pond in the forest with plants, animals, and microbes

• A food chain with plants, animals, and microbes

• A small glass enclosure for raising plants or animals

• A self-contained environment with living and non-living components

What is the key to making a self-sustaining ecosystem?

• Using a clear container to observe the ecosystem

• Adding rocks and soil to the jar

• Collecting different types of moss and plants

• Having a food chain with plants, animals, and microbes

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What is the purpose of microbes in a pond ecosystem?

• To maintain the moisture in the ecosystem

• To create a food chain with fish and snails

• To break down waste and fertilize the water

• To provide sunlight for the plants

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What happens when excess water evaporates in a terrarium?

• It creates a self-sustaining ecosystem

• It provides moisture for the plants and moss

• It drains down through the rocks at the bottom of the jar

• It rises to the top of the bottle and condenses back into liquid droplets

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What should be added to the jar before the moss and plants?

• A layer of small rocks, stones, or pebbles

• A clear container with a lid

• A dish of water for dipping the moss

• A few good-sized rocks or stones for the moss to grow onto

Why is it important to provide moisture for the moss?

• To observe the process of evaporation and condensation

• To create a variety of surfaces for the moss to grow on

• To maintain the pH and nutrients in the soil

• To ensure a water source for the ecosystem

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What can be added as natural decorations for the moss?

• Different types of moss and plants

• Figures or miniatures of animals or characters

• Small bits of logs or sticks

• A clear container with a lid

What is the purpose of a terrarium in a bottle?

• To provide sunlight for the plants

• To observe how soil, plants, and water interact in a controlled setting

• To break down waste and fertilize the water

• To create a self-sustaining ecosystem

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What is the best option for low-maintenance care in a terrarium?

• Microbes

• Fish and snails

• Moss

• Plants that require sunlight

What is the purpose of the sunlight in a pond ecosystem?

• To provide energy for the plants to grow

• To maintain the moisture in the ecosystem

• To create a food chain with fish and snails

• To break down waste and fertilize the water

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