WorksheetsEnvironments
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
A teacher is setting up the terrarium shown below in a science classroom.
Which of these organisms is best suited for the terrarium?
Blue Jay
Lobster
Snail
Water Lily
What characteristics of a forest would make it a suitable habitat for a deer?
salt water and beaches
sand and heat
ice and snow
trees and streams
Deserts, mountains, and rivers are all examples of ________.
vacation spots
tundra
ecosystems
wetlands
How does energy enter an ecosystem?
sunlight
soil
animals
invasive species
What is true about habitats?
they must be warm during the year for plants to survive
they all have different kinds and amounts of soil, water, sunlight, and living things.
Orchid flowers live by hanging on trees found only in warm, wet areas. Which of the following habitats would allow orchids to survive?
mountain
desert
rainforest
polar
All the living and nonliving things in an area -
Thrive
Ecosystem
Population
Perish
An African savanna is a grassland with shrubs and a few small trees. It has warm temperatures all year long, a dry winter season, and a rainy summer season. Which group of animals is most likely supported by an African savanna?
Frog, Monkey, Toucan, Penguin
Lizard, Snake, Pelican, Hare
Buffalo, Rabbit, Turkey, Polar Bear Cub
Antelope, Rhinosaurus, Elk, Cheetah
Racoons eat nuts, fruits, and bird eggs. They like to live in dens or holes. Which of the following habitats would the racoon have the best chance of survival?
a large, deep lake
a jungle tree
a treeless beach
a wooded forest
a community of living and nonliving things in their natural environment
community
ecosystem
population
flood
What is a drought?
to move to other places to survive
when plants stop growing and developing to save energy
a time with little or no rain
when animals sleep and stop growing and developing to save energy
What is migration?
to move to other places to survive
when plants stop growing and developing to save energy
a time with little or no rain
when animals sleep and stop growing and developing to save energy
What is dormancy?
to move to other places to survive
when plants stop growing and developing to save energy
a time with little or no rain
when animals sleep and stop growing and developing to save energy
What is the primary factor that determines the type of biome in a particular region?
Climate
Soil type
Animal species
Human activity
Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert ecosystem?
High biodiversity
Abundant rainfall
Extreme temperature variations
Dense vegetation
