Plant and Ecosystem Questions

How do plants get their food? What do they need to make food?

• Through photosynthesis using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

• By absorbing nutrients from the soil

• By consuming other plants

• By using stored food reserves

Where does the plant make their food?

What is transpiration?

Which of the following are basic needs of plants?

• Water, sunlight, and soil

• Water, sunlight, and air

• Sunlight, soil, and nutrients

• Water, sunlight, air, and nutrients

What is the role of the stem in a plant? What is the role of the roots in a plant?

• The stem supports the plant and transports nutrients, while the roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals.

• The stem absorbs water and minerals, while the roots support the plant and transport nutrients.

• The stem produces food through photosynthesis, while the roots store energy.

• The stem anchors the plant, while the roots transport nutrients.

What is a consumer?

What are some ways an invasive species can be introduced into an ecosystem?

What is a biotic factor? Name 3 examples of a biotic factor.

• A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and temperature.

• A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

• A chemical element necessary for the growth of living organisms, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

• A physical barrier in an ecosystem, such as mountains, rivers, and oceans.

What is an abiotic factor? Name 3 examples of an abiotic factor.

• A living component of an ecosystem; examples include plants, animals, and bacteria.

• A non-living component of an ecosystem; examples include sunlight, temperature, and water.

• A type of organism that can produce its own food; examples include algae, trees, and shrubs.

• A process by which organisms break down food to release energy; examples include digestion, respiration, and fermentation.

Which of the following is an example of a prey and a predator in a grassland ecosystem?