Changes to Ecosystems

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
+6
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Coqui frog is native to Puerto Rico. These frogs were accidentally introduced in Hawaii. Coqui frogs are extremely noisy; since they are nocturnal they make loud noises at night. Although these frogs are small, they eat a lot! They eat insects and spiders that are also eaten by birds in Hawaii. Besides being noisy, how do these frogs most likely harm other animals?
By causing other animals to reproduce more.
By competing with other animals for food.
By eating foods that no other animals eat.
By moving slower than most other animals.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does a bird "change its environment" to meet its NEEDS?
builds a nest
flies around
catches bugs
looks for something to eat
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a drought?
Not enough rain
Too much rain.
Too much people using water
Strong winds
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The removal of trees and plants can cause problems such as soil erosion.
True
False
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
All of the following are examples of ways humans can decrease their effect on local ecosystems except –
recycle instead of throwing items in the garbage
drive larger cars
collect rainwater to water gardens
use reusable grocery bags instead of plastic bags
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Deforestation is the destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses. Which of the following is one negative impact of deforestation?
There is more room for farming and agriculture.
There is more lumber available for building homes and other buildings.
Animals lose their homes and many species die off or become endangered.
Ranchers have more land for livestock such as cattle and sheep.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an invasive species?
Living organism that is accidentally introduced to a new ecosystem and causes harm
A group of organisms that hunts other organisms
An unhealthy organism that spreads disease in an ecosystem
All of the above
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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