Intro to Ecosystems

What is an ecosystem?

• An environment where living and non-living things interact.

• An outdoor environment.

• A place where only living things exist.

• A place where only non-living things exist.

Which of the following are examples of living things in an ecosystem?

• Animals and plants

• Weather and soil

• Rocks and water

• Air and sunlight

What determines if an environment is considered an ecosystem, regardless of its size?

• If it's an outdoor environment.

• If living and non-living things interact with each other.

• If it's a large biome.

• If it contains only plants and animals.

What is a key characteristic of the desert ecosystem?

• It receives a lot of rainfall.

• It is incredibly dry.

• It has rich soil.

• It has moderate temperatures.

How does a cactus protect its water in a desert ecosystem?

• By having large leaves to absorb more water.

• By growing very tall to reach clouds.

• By having spines and a special covering.

• By migrating to wetter areas.

Which of the following best describes a tropical rainforest ecosystem?

• Dry with little rainfall and warm temperatures.

• Lots of rainfall, moist soil, and warm temperatures.

• Cold temperatures with moist soil.

• Dry soil and moderate rainfall.

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What is a unique characteristic of the soil in a tropical rainforest ecosystem?

• It is very rich in nutrients.

• It is constantly being drained of nutrients by many plants.

• It is dry and sandy.

• It is frozen for most of the year.

What is a distinguishing feature of the temperate deciduous forest ecosystem compared to tropical rainforests?

• It has consistent warm temperatures year-round.

• It experiences big temperature changes throughout the year due to seasons.

• It receives very little rainfall.

• Its soil is not rich in nutrients.

How do many animals in a temperate deciduous forest ecosystem adapt to the winter?

• They grow thicker fur and stay active.

• They migrate or hibernate.

• They store large amounts of water.

• They change their diet to only eat snow.