Brinbeal Exploring Ecosystems and Energy Flow

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of the same species living together

• A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting together

• Only the non-living parts of an environment

• A single food chain

Which of the following best describes an energy pyramid?

• A diagram showing the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem

• A chart showing the number of predators in an ecosystem

• A pyramid made of rocks

• A list of all the plants in an ecosystem

What is the main source of energy for most ecosystems?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Wind

• The Soil

Which of the following is a primary consumer?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Eagle

• Mushroom

What is a trophic level?

• The number of animals in an ecosystem

• The position an organism occupies in a food chain

• The amount of water in an ecosystem

• The temperature of an ecosystem

Which of the following is a predator?

• Kangaroo

• Dingo

• Grasshopper

• Gum tree

What is prey?

• An organism that hunts other animals for food

• An organism that is hunted and eaten by predators

• A type of plant

• A decomposer

Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation in a predator?

• Sharp claws

• Brightly coloured flowers

• Large leaves

• Deep roots

Which of the following is a physical adaptation that helps prey avoid predators?

• Camouflage

• Loud roar

• Sharp teeth

• Fast running

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

• Fermentation