Climate and Ecosystem Quiz

Climate and Ecosystem Quiz

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Climate and Ecosystem Quiz

Climate and Ecosystem Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

6th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-3

+8

Standards-aligned

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Britta Maggard

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, while climate is the average weather pattern of a place over a long period of time.

Weather is the average weather pattern of a place over a long period of time, while climate is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

Weather and climate are the same thing.

Weather is the long-term change in the atmosphere, while climate is the short-term change in the atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some examples of words that are used when talking about climate and environment?

Temperature and rainfall

Thunder and lightning

Wind and snow

Clouds and fog

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does climate change affect an ecosystem?

It only affects the climate and not the living organisms in the ecosystem.

It makes the ecosystem more stable.

It can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem by impacting the availability of resources like water and food.

It has no effect on the ecosystem.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an adaptation of the cactus that helps it survive in a hot and dry climate?

It has a thick fur coat to keep warm.

It can hibernate for long periods of time.

It has large leaves to absorb more sunlight.

Its outside is waxy and tough to save water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of energy in a desert ecosystem food chain?

Cactus

Desert fox

Kangaroo rat

Rattlesnake

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does less rainfall and hotter temperatures impact the cactus and other animals in a desert ecosystem?

They migrate to other ecosystems with better climate conditions.

They develop new adaptations to cope with the changes.

They become more active and thrive in the new climate.

They struggle to find enough water to survive in the drier climate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing climate change according to scientists?

Changes in the earth's orbit around the sun.

Changes in the earth's magnetic field.

Changes in the earth's crust due to volcanic activity.

Changes in the earth's atmosphere, including an increase in gases like carbon dioxide.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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