Ecosystems Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of animal

• A large forest

• A weather pattern

• A community of living and non-living things that work together

Which of the following is NOT a part of an ecosystem?

• Water

• Atmosphere

• Soil

• Television

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

• They provide shelter

• They eat other animals

• They make their own food

• They break down dead plants and animals

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• They break down dead plants and animals

• They make their own food

• They eat plants

• They provide oxygen

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Which of the following is a type of consumer?

• Herbivore

• Producer

• Soil

• Decomposer

What happens if there isn't enough light or water in an ecosystem?

• Animals will grow faster

• The ecosystem will expand

• Plants will die

• Soil will become richer

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Why is species diversity important in an ecosystem?

• It reduces the need for water

• It increases the temperature

• It helps the ecosystem resist damage

• It makes the ecosystem more colorful

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What do small fish in a lake ecosystem eat?

• Plants

• Algae

• Large fish

• Microscopic animals

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What do plants use carbon dioxide for?

• To create soil

• To grow

• To produce oxygen

• To make water

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What is the role of the atmosphere in an ecosystem?

• It creates soil

• It produces light

• It provides oxygen and carbon dioxide

• It stores water

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