Ecosystem Restoration Amplify Vocabulary

a community of organisms together with its environment

• ecosystem

• biosphere

• evidence

• matter

__________are where plants and animals live together in their environment.

• America

• Swamps

• ecosystems

• geosphere

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A _________________________ is a set of actions that are meant to help an ecosystem recover from damage.

• construction plan

• subdivision plan

• deconstruction plan

• restoration plan

What is the primary goal of ecosystem restoration?

• To increase biodiversity

• To build new habitats

• To eliminate all predators

• To introduce new species

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Which of the following is a key component of an ecosystem?

• Rocks

• Water

• Sunlight

• All of the above

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What term describes the variety of life within an ecosystem?

• Biodiversity

• Biomass

• Biogeography

• Biochemistry

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Which process is essential for the recycling of nutrients in an ecosystem?

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Respiration

• Evaporation

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What is a common method used to restore aquatic ecosystems?

• Dredging

• Reforestation

• Wetland creation

• Urbanization

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Which of the following is a benefit of ecosystem restoration?

• Increased pollution

• Habitat destruction

• Enhanced ecosystem services

• Loss of biodiversity

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

• Producers

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Scavengers

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