Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Soil

• Sunlight

• Wolf

• Water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What happens to the matter in a plant when it dies?

• It disappears.

• It gets decomposed and returned to the soil.

• It remains unchanged.

• It evaporates into the air.

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Decomposers like fungi and bacteria obtain energy by:

• Consuming sunlight.

• Breaking down dead plants and animals.

• Eating other animals.

• Producing their own food.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

When a plant dies, (a)   break it down into nutrients that return to the soil.

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After a natural disaster, (a)   are often the first organisms to grow back and help the ecosystem recover.

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What is the term for all living things in an ecosystem?

(a)  

Which abiotic factor is essential for photosynthesis?

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary source of energy for all ecosystems?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Soil nutrients

• Decomposers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

After a wildfire in Yellowstone, which organism is most likely to benefit in the short term?

• Grass

• Wolves

• Trees

• Fungi

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Which of the following correctly shows the flow of matter in an ecosystem?

• Sun → Plants → Animals → Soil

• Animals → Plants → Sun → Soil

• Plants → Sun → Animals → Soil

• Soil → Animals → Plants → Sun

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