Ecology Vocabulary Review Activity

Imagine walking through a dense forest, observing various animals, plants, and feeling the moisture of the soil beneath your feet. Which term describes the non-living components that these organisms interact with?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Species

• Population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In an ecosystem, what is the term for an animal that obtains energy by eating plants or other animals?

• Autotroph

• Producer

• Consumer

• Buyer

In a forest ecosystem, what term is used to describe ALL of the living trees, animals, and plants?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Biome

• Population

In a forest ecosystem, what is the term for an animal that hunts other animals for energy?

• Autotroph

• Producer

• Carnivore

• Detritus

In a forest ecosystem, what is the term for an animal that consumes the remains of deceased animals?

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Scavenger

In a forest ecosystem, what is the term for any factor that restricts the growth of tree populations?

• Invasive species

• Limiting factor

• Ecological succession

• Pioneer species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

In a forest ecosystem, which type of animal would primarily consume leaves and grass to obtain energy?

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Decomposer

Which term describes the observed process of change in the species structure of a forest ecosystem over time?

• Invasive species

• Limiting factor

• Ecological succession

• Pioneer species

In a forest ecosystem, what is the term for the graphical representation designed to show the biomass or bio productivity at each trophic level?

• Energy flow

• Energy pyramid

• Biome

• Respiration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In a forest ecosystem, which type of animal would be expected to consume both berries and small mammals?

• Autotroph

• Producer

• Carnivore

• Omnivore