Ecosystem Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A place where only animals live

• A community of living and nonliving things interacting

• A type of desert

• A single plant species

Why do some species of grasses live in meadows and not in deserts?

• Meadows have more water and suitable conditions

• Deserts are too cold

• Grasses prefer sandy soil

• Deserts have more predators

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What is an ecosystem?

• Only the living things in an area

• Only the nonliving things in an area

• All the living and nonliving things that interact in an area

• Only the plants in an area

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Which of the following is part of the Grand Canyon ecosystem?

• Penguins

• Pine trees

• Polar bears

• Palm trees

What type of plants are found in the area of shorter trees in the Grand Canyon?

• Tall pine trees

• Palm trees

• Small bushes and cactuses

• Oak trees

What is an organism?

• A nonliving thing

• Any living thing

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

What do organisms need to survive in an ecosystem?

• Only sunlight

• Only water

• Food, water, and a suitable temperature

• Only air

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Why do plants need sunlight?

• To make food

• To grow taller

• To change color

• To produce seeds

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What is an example of a forest ecosystem interaction?

• A fish swimming in a pond

• A woodpecker eating insects in a tree

• A lion hunting in the savanna

• A cactus growing in the desert

Why do some trees need strong light and a lot of water?

• To survive in dry areas

• To survive in moist, sunny ecosystems

• To grow in cold climates

• To live in dark forests

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