Microhabitats

An example of an organism that might live in a microhabitat is...

• spider

• fox

• deer

• raccoon

A student walks the schoolyard and observes that there are many living things such as different plants and animals. She notices that moss grows in moist shady areas but did not see any in the open yard where its sunny. What is the best explanation for her observation?

• Different habitats support different plants and animals

• All plants and animals can live in any environment

• Schoolyards are not able to sustain living things

• Schoolyards are the only places where moss can grow.

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You observe a garden in a schoolyard. Corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, and other crops thrive in the garden. What is most likely true of the soil in this micro-habitat?

• It is dry and frozen

• It is rocky, sandy, and dry

• It is deep, dark, and nutrient rich

• It is thin, acidic, and nutrient poor.

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The underside of a rotting log is an example of a:

• Taiga

• Microhabitat

• Savanna

• Biome

What are the biotic factors in this image?

• sunlight, elephants, and grasses

• sunlight, water,  and air

• elephants, plants, trees 

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What is the difference in a microhabitat and a biome?

• size

• temperature

• climate

• precipitation

Which plants would most likely be found in a rain forest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a microhabitat?

• A small, specific area within a larger habitat

• A large area with diverse climates

• An entire ecosystem

• A region with uniform temperature

In a microhabitat under a rock, which of the following organisms is most likely to be found?

• Earthworm

• Eagle

• Deer

• Shark

Why might a microhabitat be important for biodiversity?

• It provides unique conditions for specialized species

• It supports only one type of species

• It is too small to impact biodiversity

• It is identical to the surrounding habitat

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