How Organisms Live and Survive in Their Ecosystems

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of people living in a community

• A community of living organisms and their environment

• A type of weather pattern

• A machine used to recycle plastic bottles

Which biome is known for being very dry with little rainfall?

• Rainforest

• Ocean

• Desert

• Deciduous forest

How does the fennec fox survive in the desert?

• By swimming in rivers

• By hibernating during the day

• By staying in burrows and having large ears

• By flying high in the sky

What is a carnivorous plant?

• A plant that eats only fruits

• A plant that eats only vegetables

• A plant that eats other animals

What is the role of the green sea turtle in its ocean ecosystem?

• It helps keep seagrass beds healthy by feeding on them

• It builds coral reefs

• It chases away other sea creatures

• It collects shells for decoration

Which word means "having sharp senses or being highly perceptive"?

• Adaptation

• Keen

• Camouflage

• Nocturnal

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What is mutualism?

• A relationship between two species in which both benefit

• A competition between two species

• A relationship where one species benefits at the expense of another

• A type of plant

What does the term "nocturnal" mean?

• Active during the day

• Active during the night

• Active only during the winter

• Active only during the summer

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What is the primary diet of the white-tailed deer?

• Other animals

• Leaves, fruits, and nuts

• Fish and insects

• Grass and flowers

Which biome is characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Deciduous forest

• Ocean