Animals Depend on Plants

The video explains the critical role of plants in ecosystems, highlighting their role in photosynthesis and oxygen production. It discusses the balance required between plants and animals for a healthy ecosystem, using the koala and eucalyptus relationship as an example. The impact of human activities on ecosystems, particularly on koalas, is also addressed.

What is the primary role of plants in an ecosystem?

• To produce food and oxygen

• To provide shelter for animals

• To regulate temperature

• To consume carbon dioxide

What happens if there are too many plants and not enough animals in an ecosystem?

• The ecosystem will become more diverse

• Overcrowding and disease may occur among plants

• Animals will have more food to eat

• The plants will thrive without any issues

How does an imbalance in plant and animal populations affect an ecosystem?

• It has no significant impact

• It leads to a more stable ecosystem

• It only affects the plants

• It can cause a chain reaction affecting all species

What is the primary diet of the koala?

• Bamboo

• Insects

• Eucalyptus leaves

• Grass

How do human activities impact koala populations?

• By increasing their food supply

• By protecting them from predators

• By providing more habitats

• Through hunting and habitat destruction