Exploring Animal Niches and Behaviors

What is a niche in an ecosystem?

• A type of plant found in a specific area

• The role or function of an organism or species in an ecosystem

• A large body of water

• A type of soil

Which of the following is an example of a species filling a niche?

• A lion sleeping in the sun

• A bee pollinating flowers

• A fish swimming in a pond

• A bird flying in the sky

What is the main difference between instinctive and learned behavior?

• Instinctive behavior is taught by parents, while learned behavior is not

• Instinctive behavior is inherited, while learned behavior is acquired through experience

• Instinctive behavior is always correct, while learned behavior is often wrong

• Instinctive behavior is only found in mammals, while learned behavior is found in all animals

Which of the following is an example of learned behavior?

• A spider spinning a web

• A dog sitting on command

• A bird building a nest

• A fish swimming upstream

How are animals' eating patterns classified?

• By the color of their fur

• By the type of food they eat

• By the size of their habitat

• By the speed at which they move

Which of the following animals is a herbivore?

• Lion

• Cow

• Eagle

• Shark

What type of eater is an omnivore?

• An animal that only eats plants

• An animal that only eats meat

• An animal that eats both plants and meat

• An animal that only eats insects

Which of the following is an example of instinctive behavior?

• A child learning to ride a bicycle

• A cat chasing a mouse

• A parrot learning to talk

• A dog learning tricks

Which of the following animals is a carnivore?

• Rabbit

• Deer

• Tiger

• Elephant

What is the niche of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

• To produce energy from sunlight

• To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• To hunt and eat other animals

• To provide shelter for other species

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