Amplify: Ecosystem Restoration

What are decomposers?

• Organisms that produce energy through photosynthesis.

• Organisms, like bacteria and fungi, that break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

• Organisms that consume living plants and animals for energy.

• Organisms that filter water and purify the environment.

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms interacting with each other.

• A collection of nonliving things in a specific area.

• All the living and nonliving things in a specific area that interact with each other.

• A type of biome characterized by its climate and vegetation.

What is a restriction plan in ecosystem restoration?

• A set of actions to help an ecosystem recover.

• Limitations placed on certain activities to protect the ecosystem.

• A financial plan for ecosystem restoration projects.

• A timeline for implementing restoration activities.

What is biodiversity?

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

• Biodiversity is the total number of individuals in a specific area.

• Biodiversity refers to the genetic variation within a single species.

• Biodiversity is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment.

What is the difference between living and nonliving things in an ecosystem?

• Living things are organisms that grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment, while nonliving things are elements like water, air, and soil.

• Living things are only plants, while nonliving things are only animals.

• Living things do not interact with their environment, while nonliving things do.

• Living things are found only in water, while nonliving things are found on land.

How do plants contribute to an ecosystem?

• Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis and provide food and habitat for many organisms.

• Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release nitrogen into the soil.

• Plants primarily serve as a source of energy for decomposers.

• Plants only provide shade and do not contribute to the ecosystem.

What is the impact of pollution on ecosystems?

• Pollution can enhance biodiversity and promote healthy ecosystems.

• Pollution can harm living organisms, disrupt food chains, and degrade the quality of air, water, and soil.

• Pollution has no significant effect on ecosystems.

• Pollution can improve the quality of natural resources.

Why is it important to protect ecosystems?

• It helps in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring clean air and water.

• It allows for more urban development and industrial growth.

• It reduces the need for renewable energy sources.

• It increases the population of invasive species.

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, which helps plants grow and supports the entire ecosystem.

• Decomposers produce energy through photosynthesis for plants.

• Decomposers compete with plants for sunlight and nutrients.

• Decomposers are responsible for pollinating flowers and plants.

What is soil made of?

• A mixture of rocks, water, air, parts of dead organisms, and tiny living organisms.

• Only rocks and water.

• Just air and tiny living organisms.

• A combination of sand and clay only.