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Comparing Ecosystems

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A disease reduces the number of young salmon in a river. Which population will MOST likely increase as a result?

a)

trout and eagle

b)

algae and trout

c)

sculpin and algae

2.

Which lists animals that live in an aquatic ecosystem?

a)

black bear, deer, vole

b)

ducks, turtles, amphibians

c)

panthers, monkeys, snakes

3.

Bryson is comparing two different ecosystems and creates the following list of similarities: aquatic, diverse fish life, high salt concentration, plentiful light at the water's surface. Which two ecosystems is Bryson most likely comparing?

a)

ocean and lake

b)

estuary and ocean

c)

grassland and pond

4.

Which is a difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

a)

Abiotic factors are plants and biotic factors are animals.

b)

Abiotic factors are all living things and biotic factors are all nonliving things.

c)

Abiotic factors are all nonliving things and biotic factors are all living things.

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)

Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth.

6.

Which type of ecosystem has the greatest variation in temperature from its top to its bottom?

a)

lake

b)

pond

c)

ocean

d)

estuary

7.

Which ecosystem is most similar to an estuary?

a)

salt marsh

b)

ocean

c)

pond

8.

Which ecosystem has lifeforms most similar to those of the ocean?

a)

estuary

b)

lake

c)

pond

d)

swamp

9.
Which is NOT a freshwater ecosystem?
a)
a river
b)
a lake 
c)
an estuary
d)
a stream
10.
A wetland that contains a mixture of fresh water and salt water is called
a)
an estuary
b)
a stream
c)
a river
d)
a pond
11.
An ecosystem where water covers the soil or water is near the surface of the soil is called
a)
a desert
b)
an ocean
c)
an estuary
d)
a wetland
12.
Estuary water should have 
a)
less salt than the ocean
b)
more salt than the ocean
c)
no salt
13.
An aquatic ecosystem includes any
a)
fish and frogs living there
b)
water environment and the community of organisms living there
c)
water but no animals or plants
14.
The major abiotic factors that influence aquatic ecosystems include
a)
water temperature and amount of light
b)
plants and animals
c)
water and plants growing there
15.
Organisms in estuaries must be able to survive
a)
frequent dry conditions
b)
high winds
c)
changing salt levels
16.
Which is a fresh water ecosystem?
a)
river
b)
estuary
c)
ocean