Ecosystems Test

Imagine this! Olivia, Ethan, and Mia embarked on an exciting adventure to a lush, green forest. They saw birds chirping, squirrels scurrying, and felt the cool breeze. Based on their thrilling exploration, how do you think they would describe an ecosystem?

• A lively community of interacting organisms and their environment

• A community of interacting organisms and their food

What are some components of a rainforest ecosystem and how do they interact?

• Plants, birds, and insects; they provide food for each other

• Bacteria, fungus, and insects; they provide oxygen for each other

Why are rainforest ecosystems important?

• They have a lot of different plants and animals living together

• They produce a lot of oxygen and provide shelter for animals

What are examples of good and bad ways humans can impact a saltwater ecosystem?

• Good: protecting the natural balance; Bad: pollution and overfishing

• Good: introducing invasive species; Bad: protecting the natural balance

How could animals and plants respond to seasonal changes in an ecosystem?

• By moving somewhere else to find a new home

• By staying in the same place and adapting to the changes

David and Zoe are on a field trip to a freshwater ecosystem. Can you help them identify some parts of this ecosystem?

• Water, fish, and algae

• Trees, deer, and squirrels

How big is an ecosystem?

• As small as a rock or as large as a mountain

• As small as a backyard or as large as the ocean

Why would the shrimp in the ecosphere die if there was no sunlight?

• Because they need sunlight to see and find food

• Because they need sunlight to make food through photosynthesis

Imagine you're in a garden with James, Mason, and Scarlett. Can you identify some components of this garden ecosystem and explain how they interact?

• Trees, deer, and rocks; they provide shelter for each other

• Water, air, and soil; they provide nutrients for each other

What are some examples of different types of ecosystems?

• A small puddle, a forest, and an ecosphere

• A garden, a rainforest, and a saltwater ecosystem