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Ecosystem

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.Why are predators important in an ecosystem? They_________________.

a)

bring back the nutrients present in the soil

b)

keep the population of other species in check

c)

supply the ecosystem with the needed energy

d)

utilize energy and nutrients for the direct benefit of decomposers

2.

2.The following terms have something to do with the base of a pyramid. Which term should be removed?

a)

chemosynthesis

b)

corn

c)

earthworm

d)

photosynthesis

3.

3.The following processes are sources of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, EXCEPT _______________.

a)

respiration

b)

photosynthesis

c)

burning of fossil fuels

d)

decomposition of wastes

4.

4.The following materials can be recycled in the biosphere, EXCEPT ________________.

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

sunlight

d)

water

5.

5.Which of the following abiotic factors supports a tropical area with plenty of plants that thrive in due to the presence of minerals, organic materials and microorganisms?

a)

light

b)

precipitation

c)

soil

d)

weather

6.

As we move upward to the ladder of the energy pyramid, the biomass level

___________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

has no effect

d)

remains the same

7.

Grasses, shrubs, seedlings, and young trees occupy the ______ trophic level.

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

8.

Which is the correct sequence according to availability of energy in

food in descending order?

a)

bird , hawk , corn plant , snake

b)

corn plant , bird , snake , hawk

c)

decomposers , corn plant , bird , snake

d)

snake , decomposers , bird , corn plant

9.

Which trophic level contains the most energy?

a)

carnivore

b)

herbivore

c)

producer

d)

top carnivore

10.

Some animals such as owls are active during nighttime, so they are called nocturnal organisms while those that are active during daytime are called diurnal organisms. Which of the abiotic factors is involved in the given situation?

a)

wind

b)

light

c)

water

d)

temperature