Ecology CKLA Ch 1

What is the main focus of ecology?

• The study of planets

• The study of rocks

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of relationships between living things and their environment

What does an ecologist study?

• The behavior of machines

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The stars and planets

• Living things and their surroundings

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of weather

• A type of animal

• A habitat with living and nonliving systems

• A kind of plant

Why do bees visit flowers?

• To hide from predators

• To eat sweet nectar

• To lay eggs

• To find shelter

What do flowers need to make seeds?

• Soil

• Pollen from other flowers

• Sunlight

• Water

How do bees help flowers?

• By spreading their pollen

• By watering them

• By eating their leaves

• By providing shade

What is the squirrel's favorite food?

• Insects

• Acorns

• Leaves

• Berries

Why does the squirrel bury acorns?

• To hide them from other animals

• To plant them for new trees

• To keep them warm

• To make a nest

What happens to the acorns the squirrel forgets?

• They sprout and grow into new trees

• They disappear

• They turn into flowers

• They get eaten by other animals

How does the squirrel help the oak tree?

• By planting its acorns

• By cleaning its leaves

• By watering it

• By protecting it from insects