Exploring Ecosystems and Adaptations

What is the term for an animal that only eats plants?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Insectivore

Which process do plants use to make their own food?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decay

• Succession

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What is the role of producers in a food chain?

• Eat other animals

• Make their own food

• Break down dead matter

• Compete for resources

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Which term describes an animal that eats both plants and animals?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Scavenger

What is the definition of biodiversity?

• The number of predators in an area

• The variety of living things in an ecosystem

• The amount of food available

• The number of habitats

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Which of the following is an example of a scavenger?

• Lion

• Vulture

• Cow

• Rabbit

What does the term "nocturnal" mean?

• Active during the day

• Active at night

• Eats only plants

• Lives in water

Which term refers to the maximum number of individuals an environment can support?

• Population

• Carrying capacity

• Community

• Niche

What is a food web?

• A single line of energy flow

• A group of animals living together

• A network of interconnected food chains

• The process of making food

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Which of the following best describes a keystone species?

• A species that is the largest in its habitat

• A species that has a large effect on its ecosystem

• A species that eats only insects

• A species that is always nocturnal

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