WorksheetsEcosystems, Structures and Functions Unit Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is an ecosystem?
all the living and non-living things that interact within an area
· how organisms depend on each other
· a part of an animal or plant
a machine that recycles plants
. What is a group of the same organisms living in the same ecosystem?
A community
A habitat
A population
A terrarium
What physical characteristic do ALL deserts share?
They have no plants
They receive almost no rain
The are always very, very hot
They have lots of trees
Which structure would help plants survive in the desert?
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Long trunk
Brightly colored flowers
Tendrils
Shallow roots
One structure that many desert animals have to survive in the intense heat is –
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Long ears
Short legs
Dark fur or skin
Claws for climbing
How do pale colors help a desert animal survive?
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It absorbs heat
It absorbs water
Camouflage
Dormancy
What physical characteristic do ALL forests share?
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They all have lots of trees
They have very little rain
They are always hot
They have very few animals
What is the function of a tendril?
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Attract insects
Make seeds
Take in water
Climb to sunlight
True or False? Some organisms survive the cold winter in the forest by hibernating
True
False
What is one characteristic of all grassland ecosystems?
have cold summers
receive little to no rainfall
have many tall trees
have more tall or short grasses than any other plants
. Which living organism would most likely survive a forest fire?
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A tree
A turtle
A bird
A grape vine
What is the function of waxy skin on a desert plant?
to hold in as much water as possible
to protect plants from being eaten by animals
to keep flood water out of the plant
to camouflage it from predators
True or False? Claws help forest animals climb trees.
True
False
Which characteristic helps protect plants from being eaten by animals?
thorns
bitter taste
spines
all of the answers are correct
What is the function of the gills on a fish?
feel and touch things around the fish
to get air from the water
to help them move in the water
to protect the skin of the fish
True or False? Cactus, roadrunners, horned lizards and short brush all live in the desert
True
False
Which model is an example of a land ecosystem?
A terrarium
A water cycle
An aquarium
A globe
What physical characteristic of a desert makes it difficult for living things to survive there?
Cold temperatures
Low amounts of rainfall
Not enough snakes
Large amounts of tall trees
Which structure would help a cricket find food?
Eyes and antennae
Antennae and tail
Wings and legs
Ears and legs
