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Science Ecosystems

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

An organism that can make its own food is called a (a)   .

2.

Ponds and rivers are two types of (a)   .

3.

The (a)   biome is extremely cold and dry.

4.

Bacteria and fungi are known as (a)   because they break down the remains of organisms.

5.

A diagram called a(n) (a)   shows how much energy is available at each level of a food web.

6.

The energy role of a grizzly bear is that of a(n) (a)   because it cannot make its own food.

7.

Number ​ (a)   represents a group of organisms that break down wastes and remains of other organisms. An example of this organism is ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words

5

fungi

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

carnivore

8.

The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. The fundamental process of the water cycle can be modeled to illustrate the most important aspects of the natural phenomenon. The water cycle involves the exchange of energy, which leads to temperature changes. When water evaporates, energy is removed which cools the environment. When water condenses, it releases energy and warms the environment. In addition, the water cycle transfers water from one system to another. The water cycle purifies water, replenishes the land with freshwater, and transports minerals to different parts of the globe. But, most importantly the water cycle is crucial in the maintenance of life and the ecosystems of Earth. Study the diagram. What cause and effect prediction can be used to test the assumptions in the model?

a)

condensation will cause the temperature to decrease in the system

b)

evaporation does not effect temperature change in the system

c)

condensation does not effect temperature change in the system

d)

evaporation will cause the temperature to decrease in the system

9.

Fossils of a now extinct dinosaur have been found near the east coast of South America and the west coast of Africa. The dinosaur could not swim or fly. What does this suggest about the continents of South America and Africa?

a)

The continents were once connected.

b)

A land bridge once connected the continents.

c)

The same type of animals evolved on both continents.

d)

Prehistoric man transported the dinosaur between the continents.

10.

What is an Ecosystem?

a)

The process of an organisim to change color and blend into it's environment

b)

the struggle between organisims for limited resources

c)

a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

d)

the function or purpose and organis serves

11.

any living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem is called a ...

a)

community

b)

biotic factor

c)

ecosystem

d)

abiotic factor

12.

What is a Food Web?

a)

describes how organisims interact for limited recources in an environment

b)

a period of time where an organizims changes collor to blend into its environment

c)

Shows how all organisims are connected in an environment

d)

an interaction between organisims where neither organisim benifits.

13.

What is Adaptation?

a)

A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an organisim survive.

b)

show how all organisms are connected in an environment

c)

an interaction between organisims where neither one benifits

d)

a struggle between organisms for limited resources.

14.

Which of the following is a primary consumer in an ecosystem?

a)

A) Grasshopper

b)

B) Eagle

c)

C) Oak Tree

d)

D) Mushroom

15.

In a marine ecosystem, which organism is most likely to be at the top of the food chain?

a)

A) Phytoplankton

b)

B) Zooplankton

c)

C) Shark

d)

D) Seaweed