Ecosystem Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of living things

• A type of plant

• A single living organism

• A type of rock

Which of the following is NOT a component of ecosystems?

• Animals

• Cars

• Plants

• Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What do all plants and animals in an ecosystem rely on?

• Sunlight only

• Each other

• Artificial structures

• Human intervention

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are coral reefs made of?

• Soft plant material

• Hard skeletons like clams

• Sand

• Plastic

How are coral reefs described in the text?

• Ugly and robust

• Beautiful and fragile

• Invisible and strong

• Large and indestructible

What percentage of the world's species live in tropical rain forests?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 10%

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following animals is known for living in the desert and does not need to drink water?

• Kangaroo mouse

• Cactus

• Elephant

• Lion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which ecosystem is described as having a lot of different grasses, herbs, and flowers?

• Freshwater ecosystems

• Grasslands

• Tropical rain forests

• Tundra

Which animal is NOT typically found in the tundra?

• Polar bears

• Penguins

• Elephants

• Foxes

What type of water body is home to river dolphins in South America?

• Ocean

• Lake

• River

• Pond