Ecosystems Exploration Quiz

What is an aquarium?

• A dry environment for plants and animals

• A water-filled tank where fish and other aquatic animals live

• A place where birds are kept

• A computer simulation of an ocean

What does "biotic" refer to in an ecosystem?

• Non-living things

• Living things

• The weather conditions

• The soil quality

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

• Plants

• Animals

• Water

• Bacteria

What is a niche in an ecosystem?

• A type of plant

• A large habitat

• The role or function of an organism or species

• A small pond

What does the term "population" refer to in ecology?

• All the water in a lake

• A group of different species living in an area

• A group of the same species living in an area

• The number of trees in a forest

What is a community in an ecosystem?

• A single species

• Non-living things only

• All the living organisms in a specific area

• A group of people living in the same place

Which of the following is considered an organism?

• A rock

• A river

• A tree

• A cloud

Who are the producers in an ecosystem?

• Animals that eat plants

• Plants that produce oxygen

• Organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis

• Animals that eat other animals

What are consumers in an ecosystem?

• Plants that consume nutrients from the soil

• Animals that eat plants or other animals

• Bacteria that break down dead matter

• Sunlight that is consumed by plants

What is a terrarium?

• A large aquarium for sharks

• A computer program that simulates the Earth

• A sealed container for growing plants

• A book about the Earth's terrain