Ecosystems and Interactions in Nature

The video explores how living things interact with their environment, emphasizing the importance of non-living elements like air, water, and sunlight. It discusses ecosystems, highlighting the interdependence of living and non-living components. The video also covers different types of ecosystems and habitats, illustrating how living things rely on these for survival. Finally, it provides a summary and interactive questions to reinforce the key concepts discussed.

What is an example of living creatures interacting with their environment?

• Bees buzzing in and out of flowers

• All of the above

• Fish swimming in a pond

• Birds flying in the sky

Which of the following is NOT a non-living thing mentioned in the video?

• Air

• Rocks

• Trees

• Water

Why are non-living things important for living things?

• They are used for decoration

• They are needed for survival

• They provide entertainment

• They are not important

Which of the following is a living thing found in a meadow?

• Elk

• Rocks

• Water

• Sunlight

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

• A group of non-living things

• A community of living and non-living things

Which national park was used as an example of an ecosystem?

• Zion National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

What is a habitat?

• The home of a living thing

• A type of ecosystem

• A non-living thing

• A type of plant

What do otters need to survive in their habitat?

• Only food

• Only shelter

• Food, water, and shelter

• Only water

How do living things interact with each other in an ecosystem?

• They compete for resources

• They ignore each other

• They are connected in many ways

• They only interact with non-living things

What is the role of non-living things in an ecosystem?

• They are not part of the ecosystem

• They provide resources for living things

• They are only decorative

• They are less important than living things