CKLA Ecology Vocabulary Quiz

During a field trip, Nora, Ava, and Arjun observed various interactions between plants, animals, and their surroundings. What is the study of these relationships called?

• Biology

• Ecology

• Zoology

• Geology

Imagine a forest where animals like deer and foxes, plants, and other elements like water and soil interact. What does this scenario represent in terms of 'Ecosystem'?

• A) A single living organism

• B) A type of nutrient

• C) Everything in a particular environment, both living and nonliving

• D) The study of plants only

During a biology class, Evelyn asked Kai, 'What is an organism?' Olivia listened carefully to the discussion. How would you answer Evelyn's question?

• A) A type of ecosystem

• B) A living thing

• C) A nonliving thing

• D) A type of nutrient

During a nature hike, Grace noticed a small lizard skitter across the trail. What does 'skitter' mean in this context?

• A) To stay still

• B) To move slowly

• C) To move quickly across something

• D) To grow rapidly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

In a forest ecosystem, how would you describe the interaction between plants, deer, and lions?

• A) A type of living organism

• B) A process where nutrients are absorbed

• C) A relationship of living things as food sources for other living things

• D) A group of nutrients

During a class discussion, Michael referred to an elephant as 'mighty'. What does 'mighty' describe in this context?

• A) Something very small

• B) Something very large in size

• C) A type of nutrient

• D) A young tree

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

During a science class, David, Avery, and Isla are discussing their project on healthy eating. David asks, 'What is a nutrient?'

• A) A large animal

• B) A type of tree

• C) A vitamin or mineral that helps living things stay healthy

• D) A microscopic organism

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In a biology class, Oliver is using a device to observe cells that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. What is the term used to describe objects like these cells?

• A) Visible to the naked eye

• B) Can only be seen with a microscope

• C) Extremely large

• D) Not important

In a mountain climbing expedition, what does 'apex' refer to when Noah reached it?

• A) The lowest point

• B) The middle section

• C) The top point

• D) The outer edge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

David observed a forest ecosystem during a field trip. He noted the interaction among various species. What is meant by 'balance' in this context?

• A) The ability to stand upright

• B) The maintenance of populations in the proper amounts and conditions

• C) The process of recycling nutrients

• D) The growth of new organisms

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C