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Ecosystem Exploration

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a habitat?

a)

A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

b)

A habitat is a piece of clothing

c)

A habitat is a type of food

d)

A habitat is a mode of transportation

2.

Give an example of a terrestrial habitat.

a)

Ocean

b)

Desert

c)

Forest

d)

Mountain

3.

Explain the concept of interdependence in an ecosystem.

a)

Interdependence in an ecosystem means that species can survive without any connections to other organisms.

b)

Interdependence in an ecosystem highlights the reliance of different species on each other for various resources and functions, showcasing the delicate balance within ecosystems.

c)

Interdependence in an ecosystem refers to the isolation of species from each other, leading to a lack of interaction.

d)

Interdependence in an ecosystem implies that species compete with each other for resources, leading to a winner-takes-all scenario.

4.

How do plants and animals depend on each other in an ecosystem?

a)

Plants and animals depend on each other for oxygen, carbon dioxide, and mutualistic relationships like pollination and seed dispersal.

b)

Plants and animals depend on each other for shelter and warmth.

c)

Plants and animals depend on each other for entertainment and companionship.

d)

Plants and animals depend on each other for transportation and communication.

5.

What happens when one species in an ecosystem becomes extinct?

a)

Enhanced ecosystem stability

b)

Decrease in competition among species

c)

Disruption of the food chain and potential imbalances in population sizes of other species.

d)

Increase in biodiversity

6.

Describe the relationship between predators and prey in an ecosystem.

a)

Predators hunt and consume prey for food, regulating prey populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.

b)

Predators and prey have a symbiotic relationship where they both benefit equally.

c)

Prey actively hunt predators to maintain ecosystem balance.

d)

Predators only consume prey when they are abundant, leading to overpopulation of prey species.

7.

Why is it important to maintain a balance in an ecosystem?

a)

Survival of various species is not affected by ecosystem balance

b)

Maintaining balance in an ecosystem is not important

c)

It is important to maintain a balance in an ecosystem to ensure the survival of various species, prevent overpopulation of certain organisms, and maintain the overall health of the environment.

d)

Overpopulation of certain organisms leads to a healthier environment

8.

Name one way humans can help protect the ecosystem.

a)

Use more plastic

b)

Reduce plastic waste

c)

Increase pollution

d)

Plant more trees

9.

How does pollution affect the interdependence of species in an ecosystem?

a)

Pollution only affects one species in an ecosystem

b)

Pollution disrupts the balance of an ecosystem by harming certain species, reducing biodiversity, and affecting the interdependence of species.

c)

Pollution increases the biodiversity of an ecosystem

d)

Pollution has no impact on the interdependence of species in an ecosystem

10.

Discuss the role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

a)

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

b)

Decomposers create new organic matter in an ecosystem.

c)

Decomposers primarily feed on live organisms in an ecosystem.

d)

Decomposers reduce the nutrient availability in an ecosystem.