Ecosystem Exploration

What is a food chain?

• A food chain is a series of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next one in the chain.

• A food chain is a popular restaurant chain known for its unique dishes.

• A food chain is a mathematical equation used to calculate calories in food.

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

Explain the concept of a habitat.

• A habitat is a fictional environment created for organisms.

• A habitat is a man-made structure where organisms live.

• A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

• A habitat is a type of food that organisms consume.

How are living organisms interdependent in an ecosystem?

• Living organisms in an ecosystem do not interact with each other

• Living organisms in an ecosystem compete for resources leading to extinction

• Living organisms in an ecosystem have no impact on each other

• Living organisms in an ecosystem are interdependent as they rely on each other for resources and services, creating a balanced and sustainable environment.

Give an example of a predator-prey relationship in a food chain.

• Eagles and squirrels

• Wolves and rabbits

• Lions and zebras

• Sharks and dolphins

Why is it important to protect habitats in an ecosystem?

• To reduce competition among species

• To encourage extinction of species

• To maintain biodiversity, ensure species survival, and promote ecological balance.

• To disrupt the natural balance

Describe the role of decomposers in a food chain.

• Decomposers create new organisms in the food chain.

• Decomposers compete with producers for resources.

• Decomposers are only found in aquatic ecosystems.

• Decomposers break down dead organisms and organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Name three different habitats and the animals that live in them.

• Lake, Grassland, Arctic

• Swamp, Savanna, Rainforest

• Ocean, Forest, Desert

• Jungle, Tundra, Mountain

What happens if one species in a food chain becomes extinct?

• Disruption of the ecosystem and potential cascading effects

• Enhanced stability of the ecosystem

• Increase in biodiversity

• Decrease in competition among species

How do plants contribute to the food chain?

• Plants play no role in the food chain

• Plants contribute to the food chain by consuming other plants

• Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, which is consumed by herbivores and then carnivores.

• Plants absorb energy from the soil directly

Explain the difference between a producer and a consumer in a food chain.

• Producers and consumers both make their own food.

• Producers make their own food, while consumers eat other organisms.

• Producers and consumers both eat other organisms.

• Producers eat other organisms, while consumers make their own food.