Ecosystems

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of animals that are the same species.
• Soil, water, air and sunlight
• All the living and non living things that interact in an area.
• North America

Which of these is NOT an example of an ecosystem?

• Rainforest
• A city
• Desert
• Deep ocean

Which is a non-living part of an ecosystem?

• Sunlight
• Air
• Water
• All of these

Which ecosystem is usually found near the earth's equator where it is very warm and has lots of trees and animals such as parrots and jaguars.

• Rainforest
• Desert
• Taiga
• Chapparal

Which ecosystem has kelp, otters, and seals?

• Freshwater
• Deep Ocean
• Taiga
• Coastal

What is the name for all the animals of the same species living in an ecosystem?

• Population
• Community

What is the name for all the living things in an ecosystem?

• Population
• Community

Which is NOT a way that seeds get dispersed in nature?

• Wind
• Animals
• Water
• Email

An animal that hunts other animals for food is called a ___________________.

• Villian
• Predator
• Prey
• Fred

An animal that is hunted by other animals for food is called _____________________ .

• Victim
• Sally
• Predator
• Prey