Ecosystems

Which of the following correctly shows how energy moves through a food chain?

• Sun → plants → plant eaters → meat eaters

• Sun → meat eaters → plants → plant eaters

• Sun → plant eaters → meat eaters → plants

• Sun → plants → meat eaters → plant eaters

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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In this diagram below, which organism would have the MOST impact if removed from the food chain?

• Snake

• Hawk

• Mouse

• Plants

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which physical characteristic of animals is most helpful to survival in desert ecosystems?

• Ability to store/save water in their bodies

• Thick fur

• Smooth, slippery skin

• Long claws

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A grassland habitat with trees and large animals would BEST support which populations of animals?

• woodpeckers and hummingbirds.

• polar bears and penguins.

• giraffes and lions.

• hawks and owls.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Deserts, mountains, and rivers are all examples of ________.

• vacation spots

• tundra

• ecosystems

• wetlands

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Identify the ecosystem

• Forest

• Tundra

• Freshwater

• Grassland

What type of ecosystem is this?

• tundra

• desert

• wetland

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Identify the ecosystem

• Forest

• Tundra

• Freshwater

• Desert

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Label the ecosystem

b

pond

desert

tundra

rainforest

Label the ecosystem

b

rainforest

ocean

tundra

desert