ECOSYSTEM QUIZ

What is an ecosystem? 

• A single organism 

• A community of living organisms and their environment 

• A scientific experiment

In a desert ecosystem, water is abundant. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the primary source of energy in a desert ecosystem? 

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Underground water

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert ecosystem? 

• High precipitation

• Abundance of water

• Extreme temperatures

What type of plants are commonly found in a desert ecosystem? 

• Deciduous trees

• Cacti and succulents

• Grasslands

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem? 

• They produce food for other organisms

• They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• They provide shelter for other organisms

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rainforest ecosystem? 

• Low biodiversity

• Abundance of water

• Extreme temperatures

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem? 

• They produce food for other organisms

• They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• They provide shelter for other organisms

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tundra ecosystem? 

• Low biodiversity

• Abundance of water

• Extreme temperatures

The primary source of energy is