4th Grade Science Showdown! ACAP Review

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms interacting with their nonliving environment in a specific area.

• A type of biome characterized by extreme temperatures and minimal life.

• A collection of unrelated species living in the same geographical area.

• A system of artificial structures designed to support wildlife.

What is erosion?

• The process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.

• The method of creating artificial lakes for irrigation.

• The technique of using fertilizers to enhance soil quality.

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What is a pipid?

• A type of fish that lives in freshwater

• A type of frog that lives its entire life in water, such as the African Dwarf Frog.

• A species of reptile found in deserts

• A type of bird known for its colorful plumage

What is the habitat of the Fiddler Crab?

• The desert region far from water sources.

• The coastal region bordering the ocean's waters.

• The dense forests of the Amazon.

• The freshwater lakes in the mountains.

What is the Grand Canyon an example of?

• A type of geological formation caused by volcanic activity

• Erosion caused by water over millions of years

• A result of tectonic plate movement

• A natural dam created by sediment buildup

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What is photosynthesis?

• Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

• Photosynthesis is the method by which animals convert food into energy.

• Photosynthesis is the way plants absorb nutrients from the soil.

• Photosynthesis is the process of respiration in plants.

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What is biodiversity?

• The total number of species in the world.

• The variety of living organisms in a particular area, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

• The study of ecosystems and their interactions.

• The process of evolution in different species.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

• Decomposers produce energy through photosynthesis for plants in the ecosystem.

• Decomposers compete with producers for sunlight and nutrients in the soil.

• Decomposers are organisms that consume living plants and animals in the ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

• A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

• A food chain is a diagram that represents the physical structure of an ecosystem.

• A food chain is a list of all the organisms in a habitat.

• A food chain is a method of measuring the population of species in an area.

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What is a habitat?

• A habitat is a type of animal.

• A habitat is a place where food is cooked.

• A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, water, shelter, and space.

• A habitat is a scientific term for a species.