The Lion King

Simba is which of the following?

• Heterotroph

• Autotroph

• Decomposer

• Bacteria

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Timon (the meerkat) can be described as which of the following?

• A decomposer

• An omnivore

• A carnivore

• Producer

Mufasa is considered a

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Decomposer

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Name the first Biome shown in the movie (where Pride Rock is located)

• Wetland

• Desert

• Savannah

• Canyon

What is the circle of life?

• The interaction between carnivores and herbivores

• Predators also becomes nutrients for the soil after they die, in which make plants grow

• How animals become spirits in the stars

• Just a cool song for this movie

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List 10 living organisms you see in and around Pride Rock that contribute to a balanced ecosystem.

Throughout the movie Simba is in 3 different biomes/habitats. List the 3 biomes and 2 characteristics for each that let you know it was that biome.

What type of biome is depicted in the opening scene of 'The Lion King', and what are two key characteristics of this biome?

• Savanna; characterized by grasslands and scattered trees

• Desert; characterized by sand dunes and cacti

• Rainforest; characterized by dense trees and high rainfall

• Tundra; characterized by ice and low temperatures

In 'The Lion King', the Circle of Life is a central theme. Which scientific concept does this theme best represent?

• Photosynthesis

• Food Chain

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

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Which animal in 'The Lion King' is an example of a keystone species, and why?

• Lion; because they are top predators

• Elephant; because they shape the landscape

• Zebra; because they are primary consumers

• Hyena; because they scavenge

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