The American grassland are home to which types of animals?

foxes, prairie dogs, and rabbits

lizards, tortoises, and weasels

Which can be concluded about the trees that grow in a temperate deciduous forest?

The trees have adapted to survive the change of seasons

The trees require constant direct sunlight to survive

The trees grow only during the warm months of the year

The trees are unable to grow in climates that have constant rainfall

Which lists animals that live in an aquatic ecosystem?

prairie dogs, bison, grasshoppers

Which is most accurate in describing an estuary ecosystem?

Freshwater mixes with saltwater to provide a nutrient-rich environment

High salt levels keep the water clear of nutrients and proteins

Animals and plants compete for food due to pollution from surrounding areas

Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth

Which of the following is the best description of an estuary?

An estuary is where fresh and salt water mix in a coastal area.

An estuary is where tide water makes a river.

An estuary is coastal water that is more salty than the ocean.

Which of the following best describes the Tundra Biome?

A biome characterized by extremely cold temperatures, low biodiversity, and a layer of permafrost.

A biome with freezing temperatures and high biodiversity

A biome with moderate temperatures and high biodiversity

A biome with scorching temperatures and high biodiversity

Which of the following best describes the Rain Forest Biome?

A biome with high rainfall, dense vegetation, and high biodiversity.

A biome with low rainfall and sparse vegetation

A biome with moderate rainfall and low biodiversity

A biome with extreme temperatures and no vegetation

Which of the following best describes the Deciduous Forest Biome?

Deciduous Forest Biome is characterized by trees that shed their leaves annually.

Deciduous Forest Biome is characterized by cacti and succulents.

Deciduous Forest Biome is a type of aquatic ecosystem.

Deciduous Forest Biome is known for its extreme cold temperatures.

Which of the following best describes the Temperate Rainforest Biome?

A biome with moderate temperatures and high levels of rainfall, supporting lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.

A biome with extreme temperatures and low levels of rainfall, supporting sparse vegetation and limited wildlife.

A biome with high temperatures and low levels of rainfall, supporting desert-like conditions.

A biome with cold temperatures and high levels of snowfall, supporting only coniferous trees.

Which of the following best describes the Grasslands (Prairie/Savannah) Biome?

Grasslands with few trees and extreme temperature fluctuations

Tropical rainforest with dense tree cover

Desert with cacti and sand dunes

Which of the following best describes the Desert Biome?

A biome with low precipitation, high temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

A biome with high precipitation, high temperatures, and dense vegetation.

A biome with high precipitation, low temperatures, and dense vegetation.

A biome with moderate precipitation, moderate temperatures, and abundant vegetation.

What would most likely occur if plants from a grassland were placed in a tundra?

Plants from a grassland would likely die in a tundra environment.

Plants from a grassland would attract more wildlife in a tundra environment.

Plants from a grassland would adapt quickly to a tundra environment.

Plants from a grassland would thrive in a tundra environment.

What would most likely occur if plants from a marine ecosystem were placed in a freshwater pond?

The plants would struggle to survive due to the difference in salt concentration.

The plants would thrive and grow faster due to the change in environment.

The plants would die due to overhydration.

The plants would adapt immediately without any negative effects.

Which of the following best defines a "limiting factor?"

A factor that restricts the size of a population

A factor that enhances the growth of a population

A factor that is always positive for a population

A factor that has no impact on a population

Which of the following describes a biotic limiting factor?

Competition with other organisms

Available sunlight, water and oxygen

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and shifting tectonic plates

Hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Additional snakes are introduced into this ecosystem. Which population will immediately decrease?

the raptor population

plant population

mouse population

the decomposer population

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Additional snakes are introduced into this ecosystem. Which population will immediately increase?

the hawk population

plant population

mouse population

the decomposer population

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Additional tuna are introduced to this marine ecosystem. Which population will immediately decrease?

large shark

mackerel

single-celled organisms

shrimplike creatures

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Additional tuna are introduced to this marine ecosystem. Which population will immediately increase?

large shark

mackerel

small fish

shrimplike creatures

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores all have in common?

They are all consumers.

They are all producers.

They are all decomposers.

They are all scavengers.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A consumer that eats only plants.

omnivore

herbivore

carnivore

predator

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An organism that eats other organisms.

host

parasite

consumer

decomposer

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U7 6th Ecosystems Study Guide

Additional snakes are introduced into this ecosystem. Which population will immediately decrease?

Additional snakes are introduced into this ecosystem. Which population will immediately increase?

Additional tuna are introduced to this marine ecosystem. Which population will immediately decrease?

Additional tuna are introduced to this marine ecosystem. Which population will immediately increase?

What do herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores all have in common?

A consumer that eats only plants.

An organism that eats other organisms.

An organism that is killed and eaten by another organism.

The non-living parts of an ecosystem.

A carnivore that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms.

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