Microhabitat

You observe a garden in a schoolyard. Corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, and other crops thrive in the garden. What is most likely true of the soil in this micro-habitat?

• It is dry and frozen

• It is rocky, sandy, and dry

• It is deep, dark, and nutrient rich

• It is thin, acidic, and nutrient poor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The underside of a rotting log is an example of a:

• Taiga

• Microhabitat

• Savanna

• Biome

What is the difference in a microhabitat and a biome?

• size

• temperature

• climate

• precipitation

What is usually the first species you will see during primary succession? (in picture)

• Mosses and lichens

• Grasses

• Small plants

• Insects

What are examples of pioneer species during primary succession?

• Bushes and Shrubs

• Oak trees

• Mosses and Lichens

• A rose bush

The figure shows the same ecosystem in Texas at two different times. Which of the following most likely caused the change of species shown in the figure?

• The development of a parking lot

• A glacier retreating

• Humans preserving the natural habitats of native wildlife

• The occurrence of a forest fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

You observe a garden in a schoolyard. Corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, and other crops thrive in the garden. What is most likely true of the soil in this microhabitat?

• It is deep, dark, and nutrient rich.

• It is thin, acidic, and nutrient poor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following best describes a microhabitat?

• A small, specialized habitat within a larger ecosystem

• A large ecosystem with diverse species

• A habitat with extreme weather conditions

• A habitat that covers an entire continent

What is a common characteristic of microhabitats?

• They have a uniform climate

• They are isolated from other habitats

• They support a unique community of organisms

• They are found only in tropical regions

Which of the following is an example of a microhabitat?

• A desert

• A rainforest

• The underside of a rock

• An ocean