Ecosystems and Habitats

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of musical instrument

• A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment.

• A mathematical equation

• A type of computer software

What are the two main components of an ecosystem?

• biotic and abiotic factors

• predators and prey

• plants and animals

• living and non-living things

What is a habitat?

• A habitat is a man-made environment for plants and animals.

• A habitat is a temporary location where organisms live for a short period of time.

• A habitat is a place where only plants can survive.

• The natural environment or home of a plant, animal, or other organism.

Name three different types of habitats.

• mountains

• forests, deserts, oceans

• cities

• lakes

What is the difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

• A habitat is the physical environment where an organism lives, while an ecosystem is the interaction between living organisms and their physical environment.

• A habitat is the interaction between living organisms and their physical environment, while an ecosystem is the interaction between different habitats.

• A habitat is a small-scale environment, while an ecosystem is a large-scale environment.

• A habitat is the interaction between living organisms and their physical environment, while an ecosystem is the physical environment where an organism lives.

What are some examples of terrestrial habitats?

• islands, reefs, atolls, archipelagos, sandbars

• cities, towns, villages, suburbs, neighborhoods

• forests, grasslands, deserts, tundra, mountains

• oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps

What are some examples of aquatic habitats?

• oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, wetlands

• skies, clouds, stars, moon

• cities, buildings, roads, parks

• deserts, mountains, forests, deserts

What is the importance of a balanced ecosystem?

• A balanced ecosystem does not contribute to overall planetary health.

• A balanced ecosystem is not important for the survival of organisms.

• A balanced ecosystem is important for the survival and well-being of organisms, biodiversity, climate regulation, resource provision, and overall planetary health.

• A balanced ecosystem has no impact on climate regulation.

How do human activities impact ecosystems and habitats?

• Human activities impact ecosystems and habitats through habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of ecological processes.

• Human activities only impact ecosystems and habitats temporarily.

• Human activities enhance ecosystems and habitats.

• Human activities have no impact on ecosystems and habitats.

What are some ways to protect and conserve habitats?

• Building more infrastructure, such as roads and buildings, in habitats

• Using harmful pesticides and chemicals in habitats

• Encouraging deforestation and habitat destruction

• Creating protected areas, implementing sustainable land management practices, promoting biodiversity conservation, reducing pollution and waste, and raising awareness about the importance of habitats.