Copy of Generation Genius - Structure of Living Things (Genius Challenge)

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of computer software

• A community of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.

• A new type of exercise equipment

• A type of exotic flower

Name three different types of ecosystems.

• Grassland, Volcano, Glacier

• Jungle, Tundra, Ocean

• City, Lake, Mountain

• Forest, Desert, Coral reef

What are producers in an ecosystem?

• Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

• Organisms that rely on consuming other organisms for food

• Microorganisms that break down dead organic matter

• Animals that hunt for food in the ecosystem

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• They absorb excess nutrients from the ecosystem

• They regulate the temperature of the ecosystem

• They create new organisms in the ecosystem

• They break down dead organisms and organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Explain the concept of food chain in an ecosystem.

• A food chain is a type of necklace made of food items

• A food chain is a type of dance where people imitate the movement of different animals

• A food chain is a type of grocery store where people buy their food

• A food chain shows the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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How do plants contribute to the ecosystem?

• Plants consume oxygen and contribute to air pollution

• Plants produce oxygen, provide food and habitat for animals, and help regulate the climate.

• Plants have no impact on the ecosystem

• Plants only provide food for animals and nothing else

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What are some examples of animals that live in the desert ecosystem?

• Penguins, polar bears, and reindeer

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Camels, snakes, scorpions, and coyotes

• Goldfish, dolphins, and whales

How do human activities impact the ecosystem?

• Human activities can impact the ecosystem through pollution, deforestation, overfishing, and habitat destruction.

• The ecosystem is not affected by human activities

• Human activities only have a positive impact on the ecosystem

• Human activities have no impact on the ecosystem

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Explain the concept of biodiversity in an ecosystem.

• Biodiversity only includes the variety of different species of plants in an ecosystem.

• Biodiversity in an ecosystem refers to the variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the genetic diversity within each species and the variety of ecosystems present.

• Biodiversity refers to the number of rocks and minerals in an ecosystem.

• Biodiversity is not important for the health of an ecosystem.

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What are some ways to protect and preserve the ecosystem?

• Reducing waste and pollution, conserving water and energy, supporting sustainable agriculture, and protecting natural habitats

• Dumping waste and chemicals into water bodies

• Using more plastic and disposable products

• Cutting down more trees for development

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