Exploring Ecosystems and Energy Flow

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Example of a producer in a food chain:

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Grass

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What might happen to the number of insects in a pond if all the frogs are removed?

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The number of insects will increase.

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Flow of energy in a food chain?

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From the sun to plants to animals

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If bees are removed from a field, what is a likely effect on the plants in that field?

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Plants may not be pollinated and could decrease.

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Which of the following is a natural change to the environment?

• Building a playground
• Flood
• Planting a garden
• Painting a house

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Flood

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How might a drought affect animals living in a pond?

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The animals may have less water and some may move away.

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Which organism is most likely to thrive after a flood in a forest? Options: Fish, Cactus, Desert lizard, Tree frog

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Tree frog

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What is a possible result for some animals if their habitat is destroyed by a flood?

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Some may perish or move to new locations.

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What are fossils?

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Remains or traces of past living organisms

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Which of the following is a common Texas fossil?

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Dinosaur bone