Brainpop Ecosystems

Consumers get their energy __________.

• from the sunlight through photosynthesis

• by breathing air into their lungs

• by eating other organisms

• they don't need energy to survive

Which of the following might be found in an freshwater ecosystem?

• water bacteria

• rocks and seaweed

• fish

• all of these answers would be found there

Where does the energy in most ecosystems originally come from?

• sunlight

• producers

• air

• water

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cars, planes, and factories affect the carbon cycle by_______.

• heating up their surroundings

• releasing too much carbon than an ecosystem can absorb

• producing energy

• absorbing the carbon in the air/ taking it from the organisms

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How do producers get their energy?

• eating other organisms

• sunlight through photosynthesis

• water cycle and carbon cycle

• by absorbing or consuming dead organisms

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Which is an example of an animal adapting to its environment?

• A bald eagle that cannot see well

• A fish that eats fish food

• A deer that drinks water

• A desert owl hunting at night to avoid heat

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Lakes and oceans are examples of aquatic ecosystems. What does "aquatic" mean?

• saltwater

• water-based

• freshwater

• filled with fish

Which word best describes the desert ecosystem?

• moist

• arid

• frigid

• temperate

What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

• To decompose organic matter

• To consume other organisms

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To provide shelter for animals

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Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Plants

• Water

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