Ecosystem Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A place where only animals live

• A geographic area where living and nonliving things interact

• A type of weather pattern

• A large body of water

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Rocks

• Humidity

• Plants

• Temperature

What is a tide pool?

• A small ecosystem left by the ocean as the tide goes out

• A large ocean

• A type of desert

• A mountain range

What do herbivores in a tide pool eat?

• Seaweed

• Sand

• Clams

• Sea stars

What is a biome?

• A single plant species

• A large section of land, sea, or atmosphere defined by climate and geography

• A type of animal

• A weather pattern

Which desert is known for its hot, arid climate?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Antarctica

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

What is a unique feature of the Gobi Desert?

• It has sand dunes

• It is a hot desert

• It is located in South America

• It has ecosystems based in bare rock

What is the top layer of the rainforest called?

• Emergent layer

• Forest floor

• Canopy

• Understory

Which layer of the rainforest is home to the majority of animals?

• Understory

• Emergent layer

• Forest floor

• Canopy

What is a major threat to the Amazon rainforest?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Earthquakes