Living Systems

Based on this picture of a food chain, which animal is the carnivore?

• Osprey

• Sun

• Water plant

• Mayfly nymph

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Identify the three true statements.

• The mongoose is a predator of the snake.

• The caterpillar is prey for the chameleon.

• The snake is a predator of the chameleon.

• The chameleon is prey for the caterpillar.

• The mongoose is prey for the snake.

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Which picture represents an aquatic ecosystem?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What four animals could be found in this ecosystem?

• arctic fox

• dragonfly

• frog

• fish

• duck

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What is the primary difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

• Biotic factors are living, while abiotic factors are non-living

• Abiotic factors are living, while biotic factors are non-living

• Both are living components

• Both are non-living components

What four animals could be found in this ecosystem?

• deer

• squirrel

• zebra

• rabbit

• bear

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The elephants in this picture are an example of a ________.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• population

• community

A mushroom is an organism that breaks down decayed plants and animals into smaller pieces that can be used by other living organisms. A mushroom is an example of a ____.

• producer

• consumer

• decomposer

• herbivore

An organism that eats only other animals is called a _____.

• carnivore

• herbivore

• omnivore

• producer

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An organism that eats only plants is called a ___________.

• carnivore

• omnivore

• herbivore

• decomposer