Ecosystems in Spanish

A scientist was studying an area in South Carolina. He recorded the average temperature and rainfall of the area. He found that the soil in the area was very wet. He recorded that the area contained alligators, beavers, cypress trees, Spanish moss, snakes and frogs.

What was he most likely describing with all this data?

• a swamp community

• a swamp ecosystem

• a desert community

• a desert ecosystem

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The graph below shows an abiotic factor in different ecosystems.

Which of the following claims can be argued best from the data?

• Grasslands need less water than forests.

• Rainforests need less water than deciduous forests.

• Grasslands need less water than deserts.

• Forests need less water than grasslands.

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What type of community would we most likely expect in this ecosystem?

• alligators, crawfish, cypress trees, ducks, frogs, mosquitoes, water snakes

• bats, cacti, coyotes, rattlesnakes, spiny lizards, jack rabbits

• bison, coyotes, deer, hawks, mice, rabbits, shrubs, prairie dogs

• beaver, black bear, cardinals, deer, pine trees, shrubs, squirrel

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Spanish moss is a plant that grows on the branches of tall trees. The moss obtains sunlight, water, and nutrients from the debris around the tree to grow. It also used by birds to build nests. How will the Spanish moss effect the organisms in the ecosystem?

• The Spanish moss will cause the tall trees to die

• The Spanish moss will become shelter for many insects and other organisms in the environment.

• The Spanish moss will cause the organisms to relocate to a new location

• The Spanish moss will create more tree to grow.

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

• vacation spots

• tundra

• ecosystems

• wetlands

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¿Cuál de los siguientes es un ejemplo de un ecosistema acuático?

• Bosque tropical

• Desierto

• Océano

• Pradera

¿Qué término describe la interacción entre organismos vivos y su entorno no vivo?

• Biosfera

• Ecosistema

• Comunidad

• Población

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¿Cuál de los siguientes es un productor en un ecosistema?

• León

• Hongo

• Árbol

• Lobo

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En un ecosistema, ¿qué papel juegan los descomponedores?

• Producen energía

• Descomponen materia orgánica

• Compiten por recursos

• Realizan fotosíntesis

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¿Qué tipo de ecosistema se caracteriza por tener suelos permanentemente congelados?

• Selva tropical

• Tundra

• Sabana

• Desierto