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Ecosystems and Natural Disasters

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an ecosystem?

a)

A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment

b)

A single species living in isolation

c)

A group of non-living elements

d)

A weather pattern

2.

Which of the following is a type of natural disaster that can disrupt ecosystems?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Drought

c)

Flood

d)

All of the above

3.

How does a forest fire affect the food web in an ecosystem?

a)

It increases the number of predators

b)

It decreases the availability of food for herbivores

c)

It has no effect on the food web

d)

It only affects the top predators

4.

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem disruption caused by human activity?

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

Deforestation

c)

Tsunami

d)

Earthquake

5.

What role do decomposers play in the food web?

a)

They produce energy from sunlight

b)

They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

c)

They are top predators

d)

They compete with herbivores for food

6.

How can climate change lead to ecosystem disruptions?

a)

By stabilizing weather patterns

b)

By causing shifts in species distribution

c)

By reducing the number of natural disasters

d)

By increasing biodiversity

7.

Which of the following strategies can be used for the restoration of ecosystems after a natural disaster?

a)

Introducing invasive species

b)

Replanting native vegetation

c)

Increasing pollution

d)

Building more infrastructure

8.

Analyze how a decrease in the population of a primary consumer can affect the food web.

a)

It will have no effect on the food web

b)

It can lead to an increase in the population of producers

c)

It will only affect the top predators

d)

It will cause a decrease in the population of producers

9.

Evaluate the impact of a prolonged drought on an ecosystem's food web.

a)

It will increase the number of aquatic species

b)

It will decrease the availability of water and food resources

c)

It will have no impact on terrestrial species

d)

It will only affect the top predators

10.

Plan a basic strategy for restoring an ecosystem that has been affected by a flood.

a)

Introduce non-native species to the area

b)

Allow natural recovery without intervention

c)

Remove debris and replant native species

d)

Increase human activity in the area