Brainpop Ecosystem

Which choice refers to a SINGLE population in this image?

• The zebras

• The plants

• The animals

• The water

How are populations different from communities?

• Populations consist of one species; Communities consist of many species

• Populations can contain plants and fungi; Communities consist of animals only

• Populations consist of many species; Communities consist on one species

• Populations consist of animals only; Communities can contain plants and fungi

Which is an example of an animal adapting to its environment?

• A bald eagle that cannot see well

• A fish that eats fish food

• A deer that drinks water

• A desert owl hunting at night to avoid heat

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Lakes and oceans are examples of aquatic ecosystems. What does "aquatic" mean?

• saltwater

• water-based

• freshwater

• filled with fish

Which word best describes the desert ecosystem?

• moist

• arid

• frigid

• temperate

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment

• A group of the same species living in an area

• A single organism and its habitat

• A collection of different species that do not interact

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Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Plants

• Water

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• They produce energy through photosynthesis

• They consume primary producers

• They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• They compete with herbivores for food

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How does energy flow through an ecosystem?

• From consumers to producers

• From decomposers to producers

• From producers to consumers

• From the sun directly to consumers

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Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A parasite infecting a host

• A bird eating a worm

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