Part 2 EOG Science Review

What type of forest ecosystem is characterized by having many trees that experience four seasons?

• Tropical rainforest

• Deciduous forest

• Coniferous forest

• Savanna

What are the characteristics of a rainforest ecosystem?

• Dry and cold, with abundant sunlight at the floor

• Hot and humid, with little sunlight at the floor

• Cold and humid, with moderate sunlight at the floor

• Hot and dry, with excessive sunlight at the floor

What type of ecosystem is characterized by short grasses and shrubs?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Grasslands

• Tundra

What is a Tundra?

• A) A hot, dry desert ecosystem

• B) A dense forest ecosystem with heavy rainfall

• C) An ecosystem that is very cold and the ground is frozen

• D) A mountainous region with varied temperatures

What type of leaves do trees in the Taiga ecosystem typically have?

• Broad leaves

• Needles

• Scales

• No leaves

What is the temperature like in the Taiga ecosystem?

• Warm temperatures

• Cool temperatures

• Hot temperatures

• Varying temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does a food chain typically show?

• The process of photosynthesis in plants

• The flow of energy from producers to consumers

• The water cycle in an ecosystem

• The decomposition of organic matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following best describes a food web?

• A single pathway of feeding relationships

• A complex network of interconnected food chains

• A graphical representation of water sources in an ecosystem

• A cycle that shows the life stages of a frog

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are producers in an ecosystem?

• Animals that hunt other animals for food

• Organisms that break down dead matter

• Plants and algae that use the sun's energy to produce food

• Animals that are hunted and eaten by other animals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are consumers in an ecological context?

• Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis

• Organisms that get their energy by eating other organisms

• Organisms that decompose organic material

• Organisms that rely solely on water for energy