Ecosystem Exploration

What is a habitat?

• A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

• A habitat is a piece of clothing

• A habitat is a type of food

• A habitat is a mode of transportation

Give an example of a terrestrial habitat.

• Ocean

• Desert

• Forest

• Mountain

Explain the concept of interdependence in an ecosystem.

• Interdependence in an ecosystem means that species can survive without any connections to other organisms.

• Interdependence in an ecosystem highlights the reliance of different species on each other for various resources and functions, showcasing the delicate balance within ecosystems.

• Interdependence in an ecosystem refers to the isolation of species from each other, leading to a lack of interaction.

• Interdependence in an ecosystem implies that species compete with each other for resources, leading to a winner-takes-all scenario.

How do plants and animals depend on each other in an ecosystem?

• Plants and animals depend on each other for oxygen, carbon dioxide, and mutualistic relationships like pollination and seed dispersal.

• Plants and animals depend on each other for shelter and warmth.

• Plants and animals depend on each other for entertainment and companionship.

• Plants and animals depend on each other for transportation and communication.

What happens when one species in an ecosystem becomes extinct?

• Enhanced ecosystem stability

• Decrease in competition among species

• Disruption of the food chain and potential imbalances in population sizes of other species.

• Increase in biodiversity

Describe the relationship between predators and prey in an ecosystem.

• Predators hunt and consume prey for food, regulating prey populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.

• Predators and prey have a symbiotic relationship where they both benefit equally.

• Prey actively hunt predators to maintain ecosystem balance.

• Predators only consume prey when they are abundant, leading to overpopulation of prey species.

Why is it important to maintain a balance in an ecosystem?

• Survival of various species is not affected by ecosystem balance

• Maintaining balance in an ecosystem is not important

• It is important to maintain a balance in an ecosystem to ensure the survival of various species, prevent overpopulation of certain organisms, and maintain the overall health of the environment.

• Overpopulation of certain organisms leads to a healthier environment

Name one way humans can help protect the ecosystem.

• Use more plastic

• Reduce plastic waste

• Increase pollution

• Plant more trees

How does pollution affect the interdependence of species in an ecosystem?

• Pollution only affects one species in an ecosystem

• Pollution disrupts the balance of an ecosystem by harming certain species, reducing biodiversity, and affecting the interdependence of species.

• Pollution increases the biodiversity of an ecosystem

• Pollution has no impact on the interdependence of species in an ecosystem

Discuss the role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

• Decomposers break down dead organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

• Decomposers create new organic matter in an ecosystem.

• Decomposers primarily feed on live organisms in an ecosystem.

• Decomposers reduce the nutrient availability in an ecosystem.