Ecosystems Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• An environment where living and non-living things interact

• A type of weather pattern

• A type of plant species

• A type of animal habitat

What are some examples of living things in an ecosystem?

• Rocks and stones

• Weather and soil

• Animals and plants

• Water and air

What is an example of a small ecosystem?

• Puddle

• Whole earth

• Desert biome

• Tropical rainforest

What makes the desert ecosystem unique?

• Very little rain

• Cold temperatures

• Moist soil

• High rainfall

How do animals in the desert ecosystem survive without much water?

• They drink from rivers and lakes

• They hibernate during dry periods

• They store water in their bodies

• They migrate to other areas

What is an example of a plant in the desert ecosystem?

• Palm tree

• Orchid

• Fern

• Cactus

What is a characteristic of the tropical rainforest ecosystem?

• Cold temperatures

• Rich soil

• Little rainfall

• Warm temperatures

How do plants in the tropical rainforest interact with the soil?

• They drain the soil of nutrients

• They space themselves far apart

• They draw nutrients from the soil

• They store water in the soil

What is a characteristic of the temperate deciduous forest ecosystem?

• No temperature changes

• Plants spaced far apart

• Little rainfall

• Dry soil

How do animals in the temperate deciduous forest ecosystem adapt to the changing seasons?

• They build shelters from the cold

• They store food in their burrows

• They grow thicker fur

• They migrate or hibernate