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WorksheetsModule 15: Biodiversity in Ecosystems
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 43mins
any living thing
habitat
organism
species
community
a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can mate with each other to produce offspring
species
population
community
ecosystem
a group of different populations that live together and interact in an environment
species
population
community
ecosystem
the group of organisms of the same species living in the same area
species
population
community
ecosystem
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly, and Wally the Pond Water are all in a pond ecosystem.
Which would be an example of the community level of this ecosystem?
Fred the Frog
Francine the Frog and Fred the Frog
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly, and Wally the Pond Water
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly, and Wally the Pond Water are all in a pond ecosystem.
Which would be an example of the population level of this ecosystem?
Fred the Frog
Francine the Frog and Fred the Frog
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly, and Wally the Pond Water
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly, and Wally the Pond Water are all in a pond ecosystem.
Which would be an example of the organism level of this ecosystem?
Fred the Frog
Francine the Frog and Fred the Frog
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly
Fred the Frog, Francine the Frog, Lyle the Lilly Pad, Frank the Fly, and Wally the Pond Water
What is biodiversity?
All life on the planet.
The number of organisms in a specific ecosystem.
The total variety of all life on Earth.
The variety of animals on Earth.
Biodiversity index is a measure of the biodiversity of an ecosystem. The higher the number the healthier the ecosystem is considered.
True
False
Which of these human activities is impacting global biodiversity?
Overfishing
Deforestation (cutting down forests)
Creating dams for power
Growth of urban centers (cities)
What has a higher biodiversity: a rain forest or a desert?
Rain forest
Desert
They have a similar biodiversity
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
heat stroke
pervious
biodiversity
Which ecosystem has the greatest biodiversity?
Cold/Northern Forest
Conifer Trees (Pine)
Very Little Biodiversity
Temperate Forest
Medium Temperatures
4 Seasons
Deciduous Trees
Taiga (Boreal Forest)
Most Biodiversity
Very HOT/HUMID
Very Rainy
Tropical Rainforest
Very DRY
Lots of NOCTURNAL animals
Low Biodiversity
Desert
Very Cold
No trees
Very little Biodiversity
Tundra
What does the root "bio" mean...
living
nonliving
toxic
variety
Which of the following is an example of a desert biome plant?
cactus
sunflower
pine tree
fig tree
The weather in a tundra is...
wet
cold/dry
humid
hot/dry
How many seasons does a deciduous forest have?
1
2
3
4
are very, very dry. During the day, it can get above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (F), but at night the temperature can drop into the 40s & 50s( F): have very little rainfall.
tangias
deserts
tundra
grasslands
are found near the equator. They have the largest variety of plant and animal life. They are very warm and very wet. Some of them can get as much as 400 inches of rain every year.
desert rain forest
tropical rain forest
arctic rain forest
temperate rain forests
are found along the coasts in places like the northwestern United States. They can be very wet but are much cooler than tropical rain forests.
pine forest
subtropical rainforest
rainbow forest
temperate rain forest
are forests where the seasons change. The leaves change color in the autumn and fall off in the winter. Summers are warm and winters are cold.
redwood forest
temperate deciduous forest
seasonal forests
temperate devious forest
s located near the North Pole. A thin layer of soil covers something called permafrost, a layer of ground that is permanently frozen, so it never thaws. Most of the year the temperature is below freezing, and very little rain falls there. It is the coldest biome.
tangia
arctic
tundra
subpermafrost
cover 70% of the Earth
saltwater biome
freshwater biome
mariner biome
marine biome
are the largest biomes on Earth. They can be warm or cold. They are home to plants like seaweed and animals like fish, whales, turtles and sponges.
oceans
ponds
lakes
ice islands
are rivers, lakes, streams and ponds. They are home to animals like fish, frogs and birds. Many plants grow in or near
saltwater biome
brackish biome
freshwater biome
brine bioms
Which biome consists of diverse deciduous trees, warm summers, cool winters, and can be found in the eastern US?
Taiga
Temperate forest
Tropical rainforest
Temperate grassland
Which biome is warm year-round, receives LOTS of rain, and is rich in. biodiversity?
Temperate forest
Temperate grassland
Boreal Forest
Tropical rainforest
Which biome consists of grasses, shrubs, cold temperatures, and the permafrost?
Taiga
Tundra
Temperate forest
Temperate grasslands
Which biome consists of long bitter winters, cool summers, and diverse coniferous trees?
Taiga
Tundra
Temperate forest
Grassland
Which biome consists of lakes, rivers, and streams and only includes 3% of the Earth’s water?
Marine open ocean
Marine coastal
Tundra
Freshwater
Which biome consists of warm weather year-round, a dry season and a rainy season, and diverse trees, shrubs, and grasses?
tropical rainforest
temperate grassland
savanna
desert
Which biome consists of very low precipitation and can be hot or cold?
savanna
tropical rainforest
tundra
desert
This biome has hot summers, cold winters, diverse grasses, trees, and shrubs, and is common in central US.
savanna
temperate grassland
temperate forest
tundra
What is an invasive species?
An organism that is new to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.
An organism that is native to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.
An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.
An organism that is native to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.
Invasive plants compete with native plants for --- [choose 3]
sunlight
water
oxygen
space
How do MOST invasive species get to new areas where they don't naturally belong?
humans take them accidentally or on purpose
they ride on the back of sea turtles from one country to another
they get blown by the wind to a new location
they buy a bus ticket and travel there themselves
How can we try to help fix the invasive species problem?
Make sure you’re not taking any native plant, animal, or bug with you when you travel
Do not transport plants from other places, even as decoration.
Do not release pet animals into the wild.
All of the above.
How do invasive species travel?
They are pets released by people.
They travel via boat, latching themselves onto the hull and traveling for thousands of miles
They are brought in by people traveling or importing goods.
All of the above
Pulling up invasive plant species by the roots
Arrancar especies de plantas invasoras de raíz
Prevention
Physical Control
Chemical Control
Biological Control
Using ladybugs to eat aphids off of garden plants
Usando mariquitas para comer pulgones de las plantas de jardín
Prevention
Physical Control
Chemical Control
Biological Control
Using herbicides to control invasive aquatic plants in Florida
Uso de herbicidas para controlar plantas acuáticas invasoras en Florida
Prevention
Physical Control
Chemical Control
Biological Control
A niche in an ecosystem is most similar to:
A book on a shelf
A job in a company
A student in a classroom
A clue to a mystery
