Interactions (5.12A)

Some facts about birds called cattle egrets are listed in the table. Which of these facts BEST describes how these birds depend on other biotic factors to survive? Select all that apply.

• Fact 1

• Fact 2

• Fact 3

• Fact 4

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A student observes the following activities while walking in a park. Which of these living organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment?

• Fire at

• Blue jay

• Bee

• Hawk

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Which of these describes one or more living organisms that depend on another living organism to survive?

• Bacteria living in the mouth of a horse

• Ivy plants growing up a fence to obtain more sunlight

• Mold living on a hard, rocky surface

• An angelfish releasing carbon dioxide into pond water

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Describe the ecosystem pictured. Be sure to detail at least two abiotic and two biotic factors.

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Green anole lizards are bright-green reptiles native to the southeastern United States and the Carribbean Islands. They can be kept in terrariums to study their behavior and how they interact with their environment.

Which observation describes this anole lizard interacting with the living elements in its environment?

• The anole rested on one of the rocks and lifted its head toward the light.

• The anole climbed the plant and then ate a cricket off of one of the leaves.

• The anole drank some water and then ran across the sand.

• The anole jumped from the rock and scattered sand with its tail.

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