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5.L.2.1 Comparing Ecosystems

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 3hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The American grassland are home to which types of animals?
a)
elephants, lions, and zebras
b)
foxes, prairie dogs, and rabbits
c)
lizards, tortoises, and weasels
d)
wolves, deer, and bears
2.

Which type of ecosystem best removes pollutants from water?

a)

forest

b)

desert

c)

marshes

d)

grassland

3.
A scientist took pictures of a deer, a black bear, and a squirrel in the wild.  In which ecosystem did the scientist most likely take the pictures?
a)
estuary
b)
forest
c)
grassland
d)
salt marsh
4.
Which best describes a desert during the day?
a)
cold and wet
b)
cold and dry
c)
hot and wet
d)
hot and dry
5.
Which is most accurate in describing an estuary ecosystem?
a)
High salt levels keep the water clear of nutrients and proteins
b)
Freshwater mixes with saltwater to provide a nutrient-rich environment
c)
Animals and plants compete for food due to pollution from surrounding areas
d)
Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth
6.
Which are the most common ecosystems in North Carolina?
a)
estuary, grassland, rainforest
b)
deciduous forest, estuary, ocean
c)
grassland, ocean, temperate forest
d)
deciduous forest, ocean, desert
7.
Which terrestrial ecosystem has warm, humid conditions and a large variety of plants and animals?
a)
estuary
b)
grassland
c)
deciduous forest
d)
tropical rainforest
8.
Which marine ecosystem would be best for organisms that can adapt to both salt water and fresh water?
a)
Estuary
b)
Lake
c)
Pond
d)
River
9.
Which could be a challenge for a small animal living in a grassland ecosystem?
a)
The frozen ground is too hard to serve as shelter
b)
The flat terrain makes it easy for predators to spot prey
c)
The extreme temperatures require thick skin and heavy fur
d)
The high amounts of precipitation create excess water resources
10.
Which ecosystem contains the largest mammals?
a)
ocean
b)
pond
c)
river
d)
swamp
11.
What best describes both marshes and swamps?
a)
Most of the plants in marshes and swamps are trees.
b)
Most of the plants in marshes and swamps are grasses.
c)
Most of the plants in marshes are trees, in swamps grasses.
d)
Most of the plants in marshes are grasses, in swamps trees.
12.
Grasslands have very few trees while forests have many trees. Why is this statement true?
a)
Grasslands receive less rain than forests.
b)
Grasslands receive less sunlight than the forests.
c)
Animals of the grasslands eat trees before they can grow.
13.
Which lists animals that live in an aquatic ecosystem?
a)
black bear, deer, vole
b)
ducks, turtles, amphibians
c)
panthers, monkeys, snakes
d)
prairie dogs, bison, grasshoppers
14.

Bob saw a panther chasing a monkey. which type of forest was he most likely visiting?

a)

rainforest

b)

deciduous forest

c)

coniferous forest

15.

which best explains how the arctic ecosystem is similar to a rainforest ecosystem?

a)

Both ecosystems contain large amounts of water.

b)

Both ecosystems are found in most parts of the world.

c)

Both ecosystems contain the same communities of organisms.

d)

Both ecosystems support a food webs made up of producers and consumers.

16.

which comparison of ecosystems are true?

a)

tundras are warmer than grasslands

b)

grasslands get more rain than deserts

c)

deserts have more plants than rainforests.

d)

Rainforests are rockier than tundras.

17.

which best describes a characteristics o both Lakes and estuaries?

a)

both have saltwater

b)

Both have freshwater

c)

both have a rocky bottom

18.

which best describes a characteristics o both oceans and estuaries?

a)

both have saltwater

b)

Both have freshwater

c)

both have a rocky bottom

19.

which type of ecosystem can be found in the mountain region of North Carolina?

a)

estuary

b)

grassland

c)

deciduous forest

d)

tropical rain forest

20.

which statement most accurately describes a pond ecosystem?

a)

coral reefs grow in a pond

b)

evergreen trees grow in a pond

c)

cattail and pond lily grow in a pond

d)

grasses and wildflowers grow in a pond.

21.

which terrestrial ecosystem has warm, humid conditions and a large variety of plants and animals?

a)

estuary

b)

grassland

c)

deciduous forest

d)

tropical rainforest

22.

Mangrove trees have shallow roots that start above ground. these roots filter out salt so the tree can receive freshwater. Based on this information, which area are mangroves best suited to grow?

a)

grassy fields

b)

coastal area

c)

sandy desert

d)

rocky mountain

23.

Tropical Rain Forest and Pond Ecosystem have this in common.

a)

Have same plants and animals

b)

Have producers and consumers

c)

Have the same weather

d)

Have an abundance of trees

24.

Organism can live in shallow Ocean or in a Salt Marsh. What characteristics does the organism have?

a)

It can survive with small amounts of food

b)

It doesn't need much sunlight

c)

It must be able to survive salt water

d)

It can survive days of cold temperatures

25.

What ecosystem has the greatest variation of temperature from its top to its bottom?

a)

lake

b)

pond

c)

estuary

d)

ocean

26.

What comparison of ecosystems is true?

a)

Tundra's are warmer than grasslands.

b)

Grasslands get more rain than the Desert.

c)

Deserts have more plants that Rainforests.

d)

Rainforests are rockier than the Tundra.

27.

Choose all events that would make the water in the Ocean less salty.

a)

melting of sea ice

b)

input of river water

c)

precipitation

d)

evaporation of ocean water

28.

Ospreys are birds that eat fish. Where do Ospreys most likely live?

a)

forest

b)

marsh

c)

desert

d)

prarie

29.

More than 17,000 organisms live on the Ocean sea bottom. What best explains these organisms?

a)

they can survive low salinity

b)

they can survive strong waves

c)

they can survive high pressure

d)

they can survive high temperatures

30.

What statement is correct?

a)

Water at 1000m is warmer than 50m

b)

water at 500m is warmer than 3000m

c)

water at 2500 is warmer than 1500

d)

water at 3500m is warmer than 3000

31.

Bluebirds prefer open grassy areas. Where would you most likely find them?

a)

a dam

b)

a beach

c)

a parking lot

d)

a ball field

32.

What best describes Swamps and Marshes?

a)

most of the plants there are trees

b)

most of the plants are grasses

c)

most of the plants in marshes are trees, but swamps are grasses

d)

most of the plants in marshes are grasses and swamps are trees

33.

Where can these organisms be found?

a)

stream

b)

lake

c)

river

d)

tide pool

34.

Where would a fern most likely grow?

a)

in the middle of a prarie

b)

at the bottom of the Ocean

c)

along a river

d)

in the desert

35.

High average temperatures and heavy annual precipitation are found in

a)

desert

b)

grassland

c)

tundra

d)

tropical rain forest

36.

Two ecosystems most similar to each other

a)

pond/ lake

b)

desert/ pond

c)

ocean/forest

d)

grassland/forest

37.

Best explains how two ecosystems benefit (help) each other.

a)

Ocean provides water for plants in Desert.

b)

Estuary provides safe area for Ocean organisms.

c)

Grasslands provide food for organisms in the Ocean.

d)

Forest provides hiding place for animals in a Grassland during fire.

38.

Which organisms are most likely to be found in a lake and pond ecosystem?

a)

algae, fish insects

b)

fungi, trees, squirrel

c)

zebras, giraffes, insects

d)

plankton, fish, crocodile

39.

What two ecosystems provide most of the food for the world population?

a)

pond, lake

b)

estuary, forest

c)

ocean, grasslands

d)

salt marsh, desert

40.

What is the main difference in grasslands and forest ecosystems?

a)

the amount of trees, forests have more

b)

the amount of trees, grasslands have more

c)

their location, forests are found in North America

d)

their location, grasslands are found in North America

41.

What ecosystem would you find crabs and oysters?

a)

estuary

b)

forest

c)

grassland

d)

lake

42.

What two ecosystems contain salt water organisms?

a)

pond, lake

b)

ocean, pond

c)

lake, river

d)

ocean, estuary

43.
Which are the most common ecosystems in North Carolina?
a)
estuary, grassland, rainforest
b)
deciduous forest, estuary, ocean
c)
grassland, ocean, temperate forest
d)
deciduous forest, ocean, desert
44.

How are a grassland ecosystem and a pond ecosystem connected?

a)

Grassland animals, such as fish and snails, may live in a freshwater

pond.

b)

Grassland animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink salt water

from a pond.

c)

Pond animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink freshwater from

the grassland.

d)

Grassland animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink freshwater

from a pond.

45.

Which characteristic would allow many fish to move from ocean to

estuary?

a)

Both ecosystems contain only freshwater.

b)

Both ecosystems contain sufficient amounts of salt.

c)

They are both very deep and have cold temperatures.

d)

Both ecosystems have very little plant life because light cannot reach

deep areas.

46.

Which organisms are most likely to be found in both a pond and a lake

ecosystem?

a)

algae, fish, insects

b)

fungi, trees, squirrels

c)

zebras, giraffes, insects

d)

plankton, fish, crocodiles

47.

How are lake ecosystems different from estuary ecosystems?

a)

Estuaries have only freshwater and lakes have only have salt water.

b)

Estuaries have only salt water and lakes have only have freshwater.

c)

Lakes are almost always salt water and estuaries are brackish water.

d)

Lakes are almost always freshwater and estuaries are brackish water.

48.

How are grasslands and estuaries most alike?

a)

They both support marine life.

b)

They both have wide open areas.

c)

Lightning strikes easily start fires in both.

d)

Trees prevent growth of smaller plants in both.

49.

Which correctly describes rain forests and deserts?

a)

They are aquatic because they have a lot of precipitation.

b)

They are terrestrial because they have little precipitation.

c)

They are aquatic because they are bodies of water.

d)

They are terrestrial because they are on land.

50.

Which organisms are most likely found in grasslands and deciduous

forests?

a)

deer, brown bears, and rabbits

b)

pelicans, sea lions, and seaweed

c)

monkeys, palm trees, and snakes

d)

oak trees, squirrels, and opossums

51.

Which two ecosystems are most similar to one another?

a)

pond and lake

b)

desert and pond

c)

ocean and forest

d)

grassland and forest

52.

Which ecosystem most likely receives the greatest amount of

precipitation?

a)

estuary

b)

grassland

c)

rain forest

d)

salt marsh

53.

Which two ecosystems are most likely found close to an ocean?

a)

forest and estuary

b)

grassland and lake

c)

lake and salt marsh

d)

estuary and salt marsh

54.
Which ecosystem contains the largest mammals?
a)
ocean
b)
pond
c)
river
d)
swamp
55.
A scientist took pictures of a deer, a black bear, and a squirrel in the wild.  In which ecosystem did the scientist most likely take the pictures?
a)
estuary
b)
forest
c)
grassland
d)
salt marsh
56.
Which best describes a desert during the day?
a)
cold and wet
b)
cold and dry
c)
hot and wet
d)
hot and dry
57.
Which ecosystem has the greatest biodiversity?
a)
grassland
b)
desert
c)
ocean
d)
lake
58.
Which lists animals that live in an aquatic ecosystem?
a)
black bear, deer, vole
b)
ducks, turtles, amphibians
c)
panthers, monkeys, snakes
d)
prairie dogs, bison, grasshoppers
59.
Which ecosystem has lifeforms most similar to those of the ocean?
a)
estuary
b)
lake
c)
pond
d)
swamp
60.
Which list includes organisms commonly found in a deciduous forest?
a)
deer, squirrel, mouse
b)
cactus, wildflowers, tortoise
c)
grass, prairie dogs, bison
d)
lizard, scorpion, kangaroo rat
61.
Which is most similar between an ocean water ecosystem and a pond water ecosystem?
a)
the variety of organisms
b)
the amount of space available
c)
the type of nutrients available
d)
the climate and daily temperature
62.
Which is most accurate in describing an estuary ecosystem?
a)
High salt levels keep the water clear of nutrients and proteins
b)
Freshwater mixes with saltwater to provide a nutrient-rich environment
c)
Animals and plants compete for food due to pollution from surrounding areas
d)
Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth
63.
Which would best survive in a freshwater ecosystem that includes populations of frogs, turtles, and salamanders?
a)
clams
b)
crabs
c)
snails
d)
oysters
64.
The group of all the populations in an area.
a)
community 
b)
population
c)
habitat
d)
ecosystem
65.
The role that an organism has in an ecosystem
a)
niche
b)
 population
c)
habitat
d)
community
66.
A group of organisms of one species that live in an area at the same time
a)
population
b)
habitat
c)
niche
d)
community
67.
The place in which an organism lives  
a)
habitat
b)
population
c)
ecosystem
d)
niche
68.
All the living and nonliving things in an area
a)
ecosystem
b)
population
c)
habitat
d)
niche
69.
The air, water, temperature, soil, and sunlight in an ecosystem have no effect on organisms that live in the area. 
a)
True
b)
False
70.
Ecosystems are everywhere that living things are found.
a)
True
b)
False
71.
All the biomes make up the biosphere.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
A single biome may be made up of areas around the world that have the same climate and organisms.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
Tropical rainforests have________ species than all other biomes.
a)
more
b)
fewer
74.
In a ___________, trees lose their leaves.
a)
tropical rainforest
b)
deciduous forest
75.
Grasslands receive little rain and have many types of _________
a)
trees
b)
grasses
76.
Most trees in the taiga have needles _________
a)
throughout the year
b)
only in the summer
77.
A desert is an area that receives ________ 25 centimeters of rain or snow each year.
a)
more than
b)
less than
78.
A limiting factor in the tundra is _______
a)
yearly flooding
b)
frozen soil
79.
A large root system near the surface is a special structure of some desert plants.
a)
True
b)
False
80.
A decrease in rainfall in a tropical rainforest might be a limiting factor for animals and plans living there.  
a)
True
b)
False
81.
A body of water that might flow slow or fast.
a)
coral reef
b)
wetland
c)
river
d)
deep sea
82.
An area that is partly covered by water or flooded part of each year.
a)
coral reef
b)
wetland
c)
river
d)
deep sea
83.
A deep body of water with organisms adapted to cold, darkness, and very high water pressure.
a)
coral reef
b)
wetland
c)
river
d)
deep sea
84.
Warm, shallow waters with many organisms.
a)
coral reef
b)
wetland
c)
river
d)
deep sea
85.
Plants cannot grow in the ________ because sunlight cannot reach the cold depths.
a)
coral reef
b)
deep sea
86.
Usually, plants and animals that live in the _______ do not also live in oceans.
a)
rivers
b)
coral reefs
87.
The plants, soils, and microorganisms of wetlands often ______ the water that flows through them.
a)
clean
b)
pollute
88.
An organism that may or may not be harmed in a relationship.
a)
parasite
b)
competition
c)
host
d)
symbiosis
89.
An organism that feeds off another organism and causes it harm. 
a)
symbiosis
b)
host
c)
parasite
d)
competition
90.
Two sheep hitting their horns together. 
a)
parasite
b)
competition
c)
host
d)
symbiosis
91.
Animals compete for resources, but plants do not compete.
a)
True 
b)
False 
92.
Organisms that make their own food
a)
consumers
b)
decomposers
c)
energy pyramid
d)
producers
93.
Organisms that usually eat other organisms to get energy.
a)
consumers
b)
decomposers
c)
energy pyramid
d)
body heat
94.
Organisms that eat waste or dead organisms.
a)
consumers
b)
decomposers
c)
body heat
d)
producers
95.
A diagram that shows the amounts of energy that flow through each level of a food chain.
a)
decomposers
b)
energy pyramid
c)
body heat
d)
producers
96.
All _______ are consumers.  
a)
Plants
b)
Animals
97.
Energy can flow through an ecosystem from a producer to a __________
a)
producer
b)
herbivore
98.
Energy __________ disappear.
a)
does
b)
does not
99.
The role of __________ is to recycle wastes and dead material. 
a)
consumers
b)
decomposers

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