Exploring Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Which of the following is a component of an ecosystem?

• Rocks

• Animals

• Water

• All of the above

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

• The Sun

• Plants

• Animals

• Water

Which of the following best describes a food chain?

• A network of interconnected food webs

• A sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next

• A cycle of water through the environment

• A group of organisms living in the same area

How do humans impact ecosystems?

• By planting trees

• By polluting water bodies

• By building cities

• All of the above

Which of the following organisms can be classified as a producer?

• Lion

• Oak tree

• Eagle

• Shark

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• They produce food for plants

• They break down dead organisms

• They are at the top of the food chain

• They provide shelter for animals

Which of the following is part of the hydrosphere?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Forests

Which of the following is an example of a carnivore?

• Cow

• Rabbit

• Tiger

• Deer

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in an ecosystem and how organisms rely on eachother

• The number of trees in a forest

• The amount of rainfall in a year

• The temperature range of a region

Which of the following organisms is a herbivore?

• Wolf

• Elephant

• Hawk

• Crocodile