Interactions of Living Things: Interactions in Ecosystems

The video explains the survival needs of otters, including food, water, and shelter, and introduces the concept of habitat as the home of living things. It describes the pond ecosystem, which serves as a habitat for various organisms like fish and plants. The video also highlights the importance of both living and non-living components in an ecosystem and how they interact and depend on each other for survival.

What are the essential needs of otters for their survival?

• Only food

• Sunlight and air

• Only water

• Food, water, and shelter

What is the term used to describe the home of a living thing?

• Environment

• Habitat

• Community

• Ecosystem

Which of the following is NOT a part of the pond ecosystem?

• Otters

• Plants

• Fish

• Mountains

What do living things in an ecosystem need from non-living things?

• Water, air, rocks, and temperature

• Food and shelter

• Only air

• Only sunlight

How do living things in an ecosystem interact?

• They only interact during the day

• They compete for resources

• They are isolated from each other

• They are connected and interact in many ways