Intro to Microhabitats

What are micro habitats?

• Artificial habitats created by humans

• Large ecosystems like oceans and deserts

• Small spaces where a bunch of plants and animals live

• A type of habitat found only in mountains

What role do fungi play in the micro habitat under logs?

• They scare away predators

• They produce oxygen

• They eat the log

• They provide light

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Why is it important to be respectful when exploring micro habitats?

• To avoid getting lost

• To keep the habitat clean

• To find more animals

• To ensure the safety and respect of the animals

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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A student rolled over a wooden log and made the following observations.

Which observations support the student’s claim that the log represents a microhabitat?

• Observation 1 and 2

• Observation 1, 2, and 3

• Observation 1, 2, and 4

• Observation 3 and 4

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What is a microhabitat?

• A small, specialized habitat within a larger ecosystem

• A large ecosystem like a rainforest

• An artificial habitat created by humans

• A habitat found only in deserts

Which of the following is an example of a microhabitat?

• A coral reef

• A forest

• A patch of moss on a tree trunk

• A desert

Why are microhabitats important for biodiversity?

• They support a wide range of species

• They are easy to study

• They are large and stable

• They are unaffected by climate change

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What role do decomposers play in a microhabitat?

• They produce food through photosynthesis

• They break down dead material and recycle nutrients

• They provide shelter for animals

• They compete with plants for sunlight

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