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Amplify Science Environments and Survival

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

______________ is a group of the same kind of organism living in the same area.

a)

an organism

b)

an animal population

c)

an adaptive engineer

d)

a biomimcry investigation

2.

When something is_____________ it makes it harder for the organism to meet its needs in an environment.

a)

reproduced

b)

a predator

c)

stubborn

d)

non-adaptive

3.

Why might an organism be less likely to survive in an environment. Choose 3correct answers.

a)

It may not have enough food and water.

b)

There is enough food and water in the environment.

c)

It may have too much water.

d)

There may be too many predators.

e)

There may be no place to hide from predators.

4.

This plant needs water, sunlight, and good soil to grow well. Based on this picture what you can you infer? Choose 2 correct answers.

a)

The plant had plenty of water.

b)

The plant had too much water.

c)

The plant sat in the sun all day.

d)

The plant didn't get enough sunlight.

e)

The soil didn't have enough food for the plant.

5.

The beaver population in this area is growing like crazy! What can you assume about its environment? Choose 3 correct answers.

a)

There is enough food.

b)

There is no place to hide.

c)

There aren't too many predators.

d)

There is enough water.

e)

There is not enough food or water.

6.

To __________ is to stay alive.

a)

design

b)

engineer

c)

survive

d)

inference

7.

What do the bar graphs show us about the number of snails with yellow shells this year versus 10 years ago?

a)

The number of snails with yellow shells has gotten smaller over the last 10 years.

b)

The number of snails with yellow shells has gotten larger over the last 10 years.

8.

Biomimicry Engineers get their ideas from…

a)

a) observing the traits of living organisms, like the shape of a fly’s wing

b)

b) observing car parts, like an engine

9.

All the living and nonliving things in an area make up an …

a)

environment

b)

inference

c)

organism

10.

What are some things most organisms need in its environment in order to survive?

a)

air, water, food, protection

b)

friends, rocks, food, trees

11.

What is the primary factor that determines the survival of an organism in a specific environment?

a)

Availability of food and water

b)

Presence of predators

c)

Amount of sunlight

d)

Type of soil

12.

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation that helps an organism survive in its environment?

a)

A fish having gills to breathe underwater

b)

A bird flying south for the winter

c)

A bear hibernating during the cold months

d)

All of the above

13.

In a scientific experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

a)

To provide a standard for comparison

b)

To introduce a new variable

c)

To ensure the experiment is biased

d)

To change the outcome of the experiment

14.

How does deforestation impact the survival of species in an ecosystem?

a)

Increases biodiversity

b)

Reduces available habitats

c)

Improves air quality

d)

Enhances food supply

15.

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

a)

They produce energy from sunlight

b)

They break down dead organisms

c)

They compete with predators

d)

They create new habitats