Exploring Ecosystems Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for most food chains?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Ocean

• The Wind

Which of the following is an example of a habitat?

• A car

• A forest

• A book

• A computer

What is an adaptation?

• A type of food

• A change in an organism that helps it survive

• A kind of weather

• A type of plant

Who are the producers in an ecosystem?

• Animals

• Plants

• Rocks

• Water

Which of the following is a consumer in a food chain?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Sunlight

• Soil

What happens when an ecosystem is balanced?

• All animals disappear

• Plants stop growing

• All living things live together in harmony

• Water dries up

Which part of the water cycle involves water turning into vapor?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Collection

What is a threat to ecosystems?

• Planting trees

• Pollution

• Clean water

• Sunshine

Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

• They make food for plants

• They break down dead material

• They produce sunlight

• They create water

What is the role of the water cycle in ecosystems?

• It provides food for animals

• It helps distribute water to plants and animals

• It creates new land

• It stops rain from falling