Balanced Ecosystem - Reading Comprehension
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4th Grade
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Rebecca Weems
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a predator is removed from an ecosystem?
The prey population might increase.
The prey population might decrease.
The ecosystem becomes more balanced.
The invasive species are removed.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an invasive species?
A species that is native to the area.
A species that is introduced from another area.
A species that is endangered.
A species that is a predator.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "role" as it is used in paragraph 1?
an actor's part in a play
to move an object by turning over and over
the particular job or task someone or something has
a dinner bread you eat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can humans help keep ecosystems balanced?
By introducing new species to the ecosystem.
By creating protected areas for native species.
By removing native species.
By increasing the number of predators.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of adding an invasive species to an ecosystem?
It helps native species to thrive.
It uses up resources needed by native species.
It decreases the biodiversity.
It balances the ecosystem.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to keep ecosystems balanced?
To increase the number of invasive species.
To ensure the health of our planet.
To decrease the number of native species.
To make ecosystems more complex.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can lead to a loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem?
Removing a species or adding an invasive species.
Increasing the number of native species.
Decreasing the number of predators.
Introducing more prey species.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do humans play in protecting ecosystems?
They can introduce new species to ecosystems.
They can create protected areas and remove invasive species.
They can increase the number of predators.
They can decrease the number of prey species.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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