Ecosystems Obj.5.L.2.1(Checkin Followup)

What type of environment is defined as being connected with water to live and grow?

• atmospheric

• aquatic

• glacial

• terrestrial

What factor found in the rainforest ecosystem makes it unlikely that a cactus would be able to live in the rainforest?

• increased rainfall

• increased temperature

• decreased temperature

• increased sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What best describes the type of plant life that could prosper in a forest environment with rich soil?

• cactus

• oak tree

• bamboo

• palm tree

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Dawn built a terrarium for her school project. What type of environment is represented by a terrarium?

• atmospheric

• aquatic

• glacial

• terrestrial

If water disappears in an ecosystem, there can be negative consequences. What is the most likely effect of water disappearing?

• Animals would compete with one another for food.

• Plants and animals would not be able to survive in the ecosystem.

• Plants would begin to consume animals.

• Plants would begin producing water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A variety of species of birds can be found in an ocean shoreline ecosystem. What makes it possible for all the birds to survive in the same ecosystem?

• They all have a diet of shoreline plants.

• They all have a diet of fish.

• They all have a variety of diets.

• They all have a diet of worms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Organisms have certain requirements in order to survive in an ecosystem. What are these requirements?

• air, water, food, shelter

• heat, light, food, shelter

• rocks, soil, air, water

• soil, food light, water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What type of environment is defined as one living and growing on land?

• atmospheric

• aquatic

• glacial

• terrestrial

Nick has both an aquarium and a terrarium. What do they have in common?

• They have the same kind of animals.

• They have the same kinds of plants.

• They are the same kind of habitat.

• They are both simple ecosystems.

Beth went on vacation and observed sandy soil, marsh grasses, salty water, crabs, and birds eating fish. Where was Beth?

• desert

• estuary

• forest

• taiga

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4