Station Nation: Exploring Biomes and Ecosystems

Which of the following is a type of biome?

• Desert

• River

• Mountain

• City

What is the primary characteristic of a tropical rainforest ecosystem?

• Low rainfall

• High biodiversity

• Cold temperatures

• Sparse vegetation

In a food chain, which organism is typically at the top?

• Producer

• Primary consumer

• Secondary consumer

• Apex predator

What is the main source of energy for most ecosystems?

• Wind

• Water

• Sunlight

• Soil

Which of the following best describes biodiversity?

• The number of different species in an area

• The amount of rainfall in a biome

• The temperature range of an ecosystem

• The size of a particular species' population

Which human activity is most likely to lead to deforestation?

• Fishing

• Logging

• Mining

• Farming

Which biome is characterized by having four distinct seasons?

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Desert

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• They produce energy from sunlight.

• They consume primary consumers.

• They break down dead organisms.

• They compete with producers for resources.

Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Wolf

• Eagle

How does pollution typically affect biodiversity in biomes?

• It increases the number of species.

• It has no effect on species.

• It decreases the number of species.

• It only affects plant species.