Review Quiz

What does "terrestrial" refer to in an ecosystem context?

• Anything related to water bodies

• All living organisms in an ecosystem

• Anything that relates to land or planet Earth

• The nonliving parts of an ecosystem

What is a "biome"?

• A single species of plant or animal

• A type of water ecosystem

• A small ecological area within a desert

• A major ecological community like a grassland or forest

Which description fits a "tundra"?

• A hot, dry area with lots of trees

• An extremely cold climate near the poles with very little vegetation

• A forest with dense tree cover and high rainfall

• A biome with abundant marine life

What characterizes a "deciduous forest"?

• A forest with trees that keep their leaves year-round

• A forest that experiences a lot of rainfall

• A forest containing trees that lose their leaves each year

• A forest located only in tropical regions

What defines the "abiotic" components of an ecosystem?

• The climate and weather patterns

• All of the nonliving parts of an ecosystem

• The animal species present

• The types of plants grown

What does the term "aquatic" refer to in the context of ecosystems?

• Living or growing in dry areas

• Living or growing in, on, or near the water

• Living or growing underground

• Living or growing in trees

Which of the following best describes a "lake"?

• A small body of still water

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A large body of salt water

• A coastal body of water where fresh and salt water mix

What is a "salt marsh"?

• A transparent tank of water for fish

• A small body of still water

• An area of coastal grassland that is regularly flooded by seawater

• A body of water where fresh water from a river mixes with salt water from the ocean

What does "carnivore" mean in the context of food chains?

• An animal that eats only plants

• An animal that eats both plants and other animals

• An animal that eats only other animals

• An organism that makes its own food

Which definition describes an "omnivore"?

• An animal that consumes only plants

• An animal that makes its own food

• An animal that eats plants as well as other animals

• An animal that consumes only other animals