A system showing how energy flows between organisms

What is the main purpose of analyzing structures and functions of different species?

To identify how organisms survive in the same environment

To see which animal is the fastest

What is an ecosystem?

A community of living and non-living things interacting together

What is the cycling of matter in an ecosystem?

The movement of nutrients and elements through living and non-living things

What is the flow of energy in a food web?

The transfer of energy from one organism to another

Why is it important to have both biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

They work together to support life

Only abiotic factors are needed

What might happen if a new predator is introduced to an ecosystem?

It could change the food web and energy flow

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

They compete with predators for food

They provide shelter for other organisms

They produce energy from sunlight

The leaves of two types of plants that live in different environments are shown in the pictures. The leaves of both plants have different structures (forms). What difference in the structure of the leaves of these plants likely helps them survive in their environment?

The broad shape of the water lily leaves helps them stay on the water surface. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them prevent water loss.

The pan-like shape of the water lily leaves helps them catch rainwater. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them avoid sunlight.

The pan-like shape of the water lily leaves helps them attract small fish. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them avoid herbivores (plant eaters).

The broad shape of the water lily leaves helps them attract aquatic birds. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them attract pollinators.

Both animals have a structure (body part) that serves a function (what it does). Which example has the same structure (body part) that serve the same function?

Both animals have long feet (structure) to help them jump.

Both animals have teeth (structure) to help them catch their prey.

Both animals have fur (structure) so they can swim.

Which animal would have an advantage in an aquatic environment?

The duck because its webbed feet (structure) are built for swimming.

The chicken because its feet (structure) are built for swimming.

The chicken because its feathers (structure) are built for flying.

The duck because it beak (structure) is built for catching its prey.

What adaptations help animals survive in cold weather?

Thick fur, fat layers, and tough skin

Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to -

the type of organisms the animals consume (eat)

the habitat (home) the animals live in

the type of predators (hunters) the animals have

What is an adaptation of the snowshoe hare that allows it to remain unseen by predators in the winter time?

turns white in winter to match snow

small ears to prevent heat loss

Ecosystems and Behavioral Traits Quiz

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What is an example of an instinctual behavioral trait in animals?

Turtle hatchlings returning to the sea

A dog learning to sit

A cat playing with a toy

A bird singing a song

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a learned behavioral trait?

Orcas hunting in packs

Birds flying south for winter

Fish swimming in schools

Bears hibernating

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do turtle hatchlings return to the sea?

It is an instinctual behavioral trait

They like the water

They are following their parents

They are looking for food

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way orcas increase their chances of survival?

Hunting in packs

Sleeping during the day

Eating only plants

Building nests

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can human activities affect an ecosystem?

They can be beneficial or harmful

They always help the ecosystem

They never have any effect

They only harm the ecosystem

What are biotic factors?

Living things in an ecosystem

Rocks and water

Sunlight and temperature

Soil and air

What are abiotic factors?

Non-living things in an ecosystem

Animals and plants

Insects and birds

Fish and mammals

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Ecosystems and Behavioral Traits Quiz

What is an example of an instinctual behavioral trait in animals?

Which of the following is a learned behavioral trait?

Why do turtle hatchlings return to the sea?

What is one way orcas increase their chances of survival?

How can human activities affect an ecosystem?

What are biotic factors?

What are abiotic factors?

What is a food web?

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?

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