Ecosystems and Food Chains Concepts

The video introduces ecosystems, explaining their components and interactions. It covers different scales of ecosystems, from micro to biomes, and describes the levels within ecosystems, from individuals to the biosphere. Various biomes are discussed, highlighting their unique characteristics. The video also explains food chains and trophic levels, emphasizing the flow of energy through ecosystems.

What is an ecosystem composed of?

• Only non-living elements

• Only plants

• Interacting plants, animals, and their environment

• Only animals

Which of the following is a micro ecosystem?

• A small puddle

• A savannah

• A desert

• A rainforest

What is the term for a group of individuals of the same species in an ecosystem?

• Community

• Biome

• Population

• Biosphere

Which biome is characterized by hot and humid conditions with a large diversity of species?

• Desert

• Savannah

• Tundra

• Tropical forest

Where does the lion, often called the 'king of the jungle', actually live?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Savannah

• Jungle

Which biome is known for having a temperate maritime climate?

• Desert

• Savannah

• Deciduous forest

• Tundra

What is the primary source of energy in a food chain?

• Animals

• The sun

• Plants

• Water

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

• Both are the same

• A food chain includes only plants

• A food web is complex, a food chain is simple

• A food chain is complex, a food web is simple

Which of the following is a primary consumer in a food chain?

• Predator

• Producer

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

What is the term for the levels of a food chain?

• Trophic levels

• Biomes

• Ecosystems

• Communities