Analyze the bar graphs. How does the number of plant species influence the number of herbivores?

The more plants there are, the more herbivores there are.

The more plants there are, the less herbivores there are.

The fewer plants there are, the more herbivores there are.

The herbivore population stays the same regardless of the plant population.

An energy pyramid shows how energy is transferred through a food chain. An example of an energy pyramid is shown. Which statement best describes the transfer of energy in this pyramid?

The amount of energy available from the plankton level decreases as it transfers up the pyramid.

The fish transfer their energy to the shrimp.

The fish level of the pyramid transfers the most amount of energy.

The organisms in this food chain depend on the orca to transfer energy to them.

Below is an example of a food chain. Which way does the energy flow?

from the black walnut tree to the raccoon

from the bobcat to the squirrel

from the raccoon to the black walnut tree

Tamara planted two plants in identical pots. She covered one plant with a black bucket and left one plant uncovered. Tamara thinks the covered plant will die. Why would covering this plant with a dark bucket most likely cause it to die?

because the plant needs sunlight for photosynthesis

because the plant needs a lot of room to grow

because the bucket keeps the plant from getting enough oxygen

because the bucket keeps the plant from absorbing water through the roots

Some of the parts of a bay ecosystem are shown. Sunlight entering the bay becomes blocked by soil flowing into the water. How will the blocked sunlight most likely affect the bay ecosystem?

The amount of sea grass will decrease.

The volume of water will decrease.

The number of sea turtles will increase.

The number of tiger sharks will increase.

The diagram below shows a marine food web. Changing ocean temperatures have led to a large decrease in the number of horseshoe crabs. Which effect will most likely occur NEXT ?

The razor clam population will increase.

The diamondback turtle and grackle populations will decrease.

The striped bass and plankton populations will decrease.

The sanderling population will increase.

Ecosystems Benchmark Practice

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MS-LS2-3, MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An owl eats a mouse. Which word describes the mouse in this relationship?

carnivore

consumer

predator

prey

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species in the food web is an herbivore and why?

Owls. They eat frogs and mice.

Mice. They eat plants and grasshoppers.

Hawks. They eat snakes.

Grasshoppers. They eat green plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze the bar graph. What is the relationship between the mouse and fox populations?

As the mouse population increases, the fox population increases.

As the mouse population increases, the fox population decreases.

As the mouse population increases, the fox population stays the same.

As the mouse population decreases, the fox population increases.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The pictures show the parts of a food chain. Which is the correct order for this food chain?

hawk, oak tree, squirrel

hawk, squirrel, oak tree

oak tree, squirrel, hawk

squirrel, hawk, oak tree

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The diagram represents a mushroom. Which best describes its role in the animal kingdom?

It provides food for animals.

It recycles dead matter.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The diagram shows the energy flow in a food chain. Which organism would best fit in the X in the diagram?

tree

sun

mushroom

butterfly

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best explains what a food chain is?

It is a recipe followed by a chef.

It is food that hangs from vines or trees such as grapes.

It shows that animals depend on other animals and plants for energy.

It shows food that are good for animals to eat.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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24 questions

An owl eats a mouse. Which word describes the mouse in this relationship?

Which species in the food web is an herbivore and why?

Analyze the bar graph. What is the relationship between the mouse and fox populations?

The pictures show the parts of a food chain. Which is the correct order for this food chain?

The diagram represents a mushroom. Which best describes its role in the animal kingdom?

The diagram shows the energy flow in a food chain. Which organism would best fit in the X in the diagram?

Which sentence best explains what a food chain is?

Which is an activity that can compensate for the loss of animal habitat in a deciduous forest?

Mr. Zeller asked Kathy to study the four diagrams and to put them in the correct order to reflect the energy flow in a food chain. Which represents the correct order of the food chain Kathy completed?

Which is a producer in the food chain?

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