Ecosystem Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A place with all the living things and non-living things that make up that place

• The particular area where an organism lives

• The role that is played by an organism in its ecosystem

• All the different living things in an ecosystem

In an ecosystem, what is the "community" ?

• The role that is played by an organism in its ecosystem

• All the different living things in an ecosystem

• The particular area where an organism lives

• Plants and animals living in the same habitat at the same time

What is a habitat?

• The role that is played by an organism in its ecosystem

• A place with all the living things and non-living things that make up that place

• The particular area where an organism lives

• All the different living things in an ecosystem

What does it mean when animals and plants "co-exist"?

• The role that is played by an organism in its ecosystem

• Plants and animals living in the same habitat at the same time

• A place with all the living things and non-living things that make up that place

• The particular area where an organism lives

What is a niche in an ecosystem?

• The role that is played by an organism in its ecosystem

• A place with all the living things and non-living things that make up that place

• The particular area where an organism lives

• All the different living things in an ecosystem

What does it mean when organisms are interdependent?

• They compete with each other

• They rely on each other for survival

• They ignore each other

• They are identical

What is a habitat?

• A type of food

• A specific area within an ecosystem suitable for certain organisms

• A type of weather condition

• A type of soil

What is an organism's niche?

• Its role and position in an ecosystem

• Its color and size

• Its diet and lifespan

• Its speed and strength

What might happen if a niche in an ecosystem is not filled?

• Other organisms may not get what they need

• The ecosystem will become more colorful

• The ecosystem will grow faster

• The ecosystem will become quieter

How are squirrels useful to the oak tree?

• They provide shade.

• They bury acorns far from the tree.

• They eat the leaves.

• They protect the tree from insects.