Foundation Species

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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
usually modify the environment so that it can support the other organisms that form the community.
Pioneer Species
Foundation Species
Invasive Species
Keystone Species
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A keystone species that creates or maintains habitat for other species.
Foundation Species
Pioneer Species
Indicator Species
Exotic Species
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do lichens contribute to primary succession?
Lichens decompose organic matter from animals and plants
Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil
Lichens are nitrogen fixing bacteria
Lichens convert carbohydrates into fossil fuels.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following species is known to create or modify habitats, thus supporting other species in the ecosystem?
Pioneer Species
Foundation Species
Invasive Species
Keystone Species
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role do foundation species play in an ecosystem?
They are the first to colonize barren environments
They provide essential resources and habitat for other species
They are predators that control prey populations
They are species that indicate the health of the ecosystem
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a foundation species in a marine ecosystem?
Coral
Shark
Sea Turtle
Jellyfish
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do foundation species differ from keystone species?
Foundation species are always plants, while keystone species are always animals
Foundation species modify the environment, while keystone species have a large impact on the ecosystem's structure
Foundation species are rare, while keystone species are abundant
Foundation species are invasive, while keystone species are native
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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