Microhabitats and Environments

Four students were asked to observe microhabitats of their schoolyard and describe how microhabitats are able to support different varieties of organisms. Their observations and responses are shown below. Which student best describes how microhabitats are able to support a variety of organisms?

• student 1

• student 2

• student 3

• student 4

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A student rolled over a wooden log and made the following observations.

Which observations support the student’s claim that the log represents a microhabitat?

• Observation 1 and 2

• Observation 1, 2, and 3

• Observation 1, 2, and 4

• Observation 3 and 4

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Based on the information above, what is the best explanation for the different variety of organisms in the two microhabitats?

• The rotting log and grassy area are in different biomes.

• Conditions for survival are different in each location.

• The rotting log has predators while the grassy area does not.

• There is more space in the rotting log than in the grassy area.

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Students in two different schools created gardens at their campus. They only planted native plants that do not require extra care. Students from each of the schools were asked to sketch some of the native plants included in their gardens. Sample images from each school are included below. Which of the following characteristics of the garden environments pictured above has the greatest affect on the types of plants that grow in them?

• Temperature

• Amount of rainfall

• Amount of light

• Space

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What is a microhabitat?

• A small, specialized habitat within a larger ecosystem

• A large ecosystem with diverse species

• A habitat that covers an entire continent

• A habitat that exists only in water

Which of the following is an example of a microhabitat?

• A forest

• A desert

• A rotting log

• An ocean

How do microhabitats contribute to biodiversity?

• By supporting a wide range of species

• By reducing the number of species

• By eliminating predators

• By providing unlimited resources

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What role do microhabitats play in an ecosystem?

• They provide unique conditions for specific organisms

• They decrease the overall productivity

• They increase the size of the ecosystem

• They prevent species from interacting

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Which of the following factors can define a microhabitat?

• Temperature, humidity, and light

• Only temperature

• Only humidity

• Only light

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Why are microhabitats important for conservation efforts?

• They help protect endangered species

• They are not important for conservation

• They increase pollution

• They decrease biodiversity

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