Habitats Introduction Worksheet

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in the savanna?

• Polar Bear

• Lion

• Zebra

• Buffalo

Explain why plants like the organ pipe cactus are well-suited to desert environments.

• They require a lot of water and shade.

• They have adaptations to store water and survive dry conditions.

• They grow best in cold, wet climates.

• They need constant rainfall to thrive.

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Which of the following best describes the climate of the tundra biome?

• Very cold winters, cool summers, little snow fall

• Hot summers, mild winters, heavy rainfall

• Warm year-round, frequent thunderstorms

• Mild winters, hot summers, moderate rainfall

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Which of the following animals can be found in the tundra biome?

• Penguins, arctic fox, and caribou

• Lions, elephants, and zebras

• Kangaroos, koalas, and emus

• Monkeys, parrots, and jaguars

What is the main purpose of a food chain?

• To show who eats what

• To show the weather patterns

• To display the water cycle

• To measure plant growth

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How does energy flow in a food chain?

• From one species to another

• From the sun to the moon

• From water to air

• From rocks to soil

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Which of the following best describes what happens to energy as it moves up the energy pyramid?

• Energy decreases at each higher level.

• Energy increases at each higher level.

• Energy remains the same at all levels.

• Energy is only present at the producer level.

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Why is it important for a food web to show the levels of consumers and types of producers in an ecosystem?

• To understand how energy and nutrients move through the ecosystem

• To show the weather patterns

• To display the physical features of animals

• To explain the process of evaporation

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If the population of rabbits decreases significantly in this food web, which of the following is a likely consequence?

• The population of wild cats and owls may decrease due to less food

• The population of green plants will decrease

• The population of lions will increase

• The population of mice will increase

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Where do you have the MOST energy?

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