Food Webs

The video explores the delicate balance of ecosystems, emphasizing how species and habitats interact. It highlights the role of spider monkeys in rainforest ecosystems and the cascading effects of their decline. The video also discusses how ecosystems strive for balance and can recover from disruptions, though significant changes may lead to permanent habitat alterations.

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of similar species living together

• A network of food chains in a habitat

• A place where only plants grow

• The interaction of living and non-living things in a habitat

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How do spider monkeys help in the growth of plants?

• By providing shade to young plants

• By spreading seeds through their fruit consumption

• By watering plants with rainwater collected in their fur

• By eating insects that harm plants

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What could happen if the spider monkey population declines?

• The number of insects will increase

• The forest growth will slow down due to fewer seeds being dispersed

• The number of carnivores will increase

• The rainforest will receive more rainfall

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What is a potential consequence of removing one species from a food web?

• The ecosystem will become more diverse

• The entire ecosystem may become unbalanced

• The ecosystem will remain unchanged

• New species will immediately fill the gap

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How do ecosystems typically respond after a natural disaster?

• They remain permanently damaged

• They usually recover and return to normal

• They become more resistant to future disasters

• They immediately become more diverse

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