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WorksheetsAmplify Science Environments and Survival
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
______________ is a group of the same kind of organism living in the same area.
an organism
an animal population
an adaptive engineer
a biomimcry investigation
When something is_____________ it makes it harder for the organism to meet its needs in an environment.
reproduced
a predator
stubborn
non-adaptive
Why might an organism be less likely to survive in an environment. Choose 3correct answers.
It may not have enough food and water.
There is enough food and water in the environment.
It may have too much water.
There may be too many predators.
There may be no place to hide from predators.
This plant needs water, sunlight, and good soil to grow well. Based on this picture what you can you infer? Choose 2 correct answers.
The plant had plenty of water.
The plant had too much water.
The plant sat in the sun all day.
The plant didn't get enough sunlight.
The soil didn't have enough food for the plant.
The beaver population in this area is growing like crazy! What can you assume about its environment? Choose 3 correct answers.
There is enough food.
There is no place to hide.
There aren't too many predators.
There is enough water.
There is not enough food or water.
To __________ is to stay alive.
design
engineer
survive
inference
What do the bar graphs show us about the number of snails with yellow shells this year versus 10 years ago?
The number of snails with yellow shells has gotten smaller over the last 10 years.
The number of snails with yellow shells has gotten larger over the last 10 years.
Biomimicry Engineers get their ideas from…
a) observing the traits of living organisms, like the shape of a fly’s wing
b) observing car parts, like an engine
All the living and nonliving things in an area make up an …
environment
inference
organism
What are some things most organisms need in its environment in order to survive?
air, water, food, protection
friends, rocks, food, trees
What is the primary factor that determines the survival of an organism in a specific environment?
Availability of food and water
Presence of predators
Amount of sunlight
Type of soil
Which of the following is an example of an adaptation that helps an organism survive in its environment?
A fish having gills to breathe underwater
A bird flying south for the winter
A bear hibernating during the cold months
All of the above
In a scientific experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?
To provide a standard for comparison
To introduce a new variable
To ensure the experiment is biased
To change the outcome of the experiment
How does deforestation impact the survival of species in an ecosystem?
Increases biodiversity
Reduces available habitats
Improves air quality
Enhances food supply
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
They produce energy from sunlight
They break down dead organisms
They compete with predators
They create new habitats
