Alice Ecosystem practice

Who is responsible for checking the health of an ecosystem?

• Ecologist

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Biologist

What is a biome?

• Living community of 6 major ecosystems

• A type of weather pattern

• A geological formation

• A type of plant species

What is an ecosystem made up of?

• Non-living & living things

• Only living things

• Only non-living things

• Water and air

What are a few ways an ecologist checks to make sure an ecosystem is healthy?

• Natural boundaries, native plant and animal populations, energy source

• Checking weather patterns, soil erosion, and water levels

• Monitoring air quality, noise pollution, and human activity

• Assessing biodiversity, food chain stability, and habitat connectivity

What can be disrupted in an ecosystem when human or natural disasters occur?

• Balance

• Harmony

• Stability

• Biodiversity

What are some examples of a healthy ecosystem?

• Fresh vegetation & clean water

• Polluted rivers & deforested areas

• Urban areas with high pollution

• Deserted landscapes with no vegetation

What is climate change?

• Average number of weather patterns when the change lasts for a time longer than expected

• A sudden change in weather for a day

• The difference between summer and winter temperatures

• A temporary change in weather due to a storm

What is ecosystem short for?

• Ecological system

• Economic system

• Energy system

• Electronic system

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A healthy ecosystem is characterized by:

• Diverse species and balanced interactions

• Limited species and disrupted interactions

• High pollution levels

• Scarcity of resources