Module 5. Mother Nature

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

• atmospheric block

• wind mass

• air bubble

• air mass

Which species is considered critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching?

• Green sea turtle

• Bengal tiger

• African lion

• Sumatran elephant

How do plants and animals interact in an ecosystem?

• Plants and animals do not interact in an ecosystem.

• Plants eat animals for survival.

• Animals provide oxygen for plants.

• Plants provide food and shelter for animals, while animals help in seed dispersal and nutrient cycling.

What is the practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock called?

• gardening

• agriculture

• harvesting

• farming

Which biome is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tundra

What weather phenomenon is characterized by rotating columns of air?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Earthquake

Which animal is known for its role in pollinating flowers and producing honey?

• Butterflies

• Bees

• Ants

• Dogs

What is the term for the process of converting sunlight into chemical energy by plants?

• Photovoltaic

• Light conversion

• Photosynthesis

• Sunbathing

Which endangered species is the largest living primate?

• Western Gorilla

• Eastern Gorilla

• Bornean Orangutan

• Mountain Gorilla

How do predators help in maintaining the balance of an ecosystem?

• Predators help in increasing the population of prey species

• Predators have no impact on the ecosystem balance

• Predators only target sick or weak prey, leaving the healthy population unchecked

• Predators control the population of prey species, preventing overgrazing or overpopulation.