Ecosystems and Fossils Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• B. A group of planets in outer space

• D. A type of rock formation

• C. A type of weather phenomenon

• A. A community of living organisms and the environment

Which of the following is a terrestrial ecosystem?

• C. Open ocean

• B. Desert

• D. Wetland

• A. Coral reef

What is the importance of ecosystems?

• D. Manufacturing electronic devices

• A. Providing resources like food and water

• B. Producing electricity

• C. Building cars and airplanes

Which of the following is an example of an aquatic ecosystem?

• D. Forest

• C. Coral reef

• B. Desert

• A. Grassland

What is the role of humans in ecosystems?

• D. Creating new ecosystems on other planets

• B. Protecting and preserving ecosystems

• A. Destroying ecosystems

• C. Ignoring ecosystems

What are some types of terrestrial ecosystems?

• C. Urban and agricultural ecosystems

• B. Forest, grassland, and desert ecosystems

• D. Polar and cave ecosystems

• A. Marine and freshwater ecosystems

What are some examples of specialized ecosystems?

• C. Wetland and mountain ecosystems

• B. Forest and grassland ecosystems

• D. Urban and agricultural ecosystems

• A. Marine and freshwater ecosystems

What are some examples of transitional ecosystems?

• B. Urban and agricultural ecosystems

• D. Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems

• A. Marine and freshwater ecosystems

• C. Estuarine and mangrove ecosystems

What are some ecosystem services provided by ecosystems?

• D. Manufacturing clothing and accessories

• C. Building cars and airplanes

• B. Filtering air and purifying water

• A. Producing electronic devices

How do fossils relate to the study of ecosystems?

• D. Fossils are used for generating electricity

• C. Fossils are used for creating new ecosystems

• B. Fossils are used for space exploration

• A. Fossils provide evidence of the Earth's history and ancient ecosystems