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Study Jams: Changes in Ecosystems

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is succession?

a)

the continuation of an ecosystem in its present state

b)

the balance between humans and nature in an ecosystem

c)

the way to stop pollution in an ecosystem

d)

the gradual growth of new organisms in an ecosystem

2.

Which of the following is a natural disaster that could wipe out an ecosystem?

a)

a sunny day

b)

a rain storm

c)

a forest fire

d)

an oil spill

3.

Why would algae grow in a lake?

a)

because the lake is polluted

b)

because the lake is a newly created ecosystem

c)

because there are not a lot of fish in the lake

d)

because a natural disaster destroyed the lake

4.

What is the purpose of succession?

a)

to put an end to the creation of new ecosystems

b)

to form a complete ecosystem

c)

to have ecosystems that last no longer than 2 years

d)

to eliminate the need for conservation

5.

What is it called when changes occur in an ecosystem that already exists?

a)

primary succession

b)

secondary succession

c)

conservation

d)

pollution

6.

In what ways can humans change an ecosystem?

a)

by making a region flood

b)

by creating hurricanes

c)

by adding to the amount of pollution in an ecosystem

d)

by enjoying nature

7.

What needs to be balanced in order for an ecosystem to thrive?

a)

algae and hurricanes

b)

pollution and conservation

c)

primary succession and secondary succession

d)

humans and nature