Ecosystem Interactions and Concepts

The video tutorial explores the concepts of habitats, communities, ecosystems, and ecology, focusing on garden environments. It explains how to identify mini beasts using keys, understand food chains and webs, and discusses adaptations and competition among organisms. The tutorial also includes a review of exam questions and provides homework instructions.

What is a habitat in the context of a garden ecosystem?

• A type of plant found in the garden

• An animal's address or living place

• A tool used for gardening

• A type of soil used in gardens

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A type of garden design

• The interrelationship between plants and animals

• A group of animals living together

• A collection of only plants

What is the primary role of earthworms in the garden ecosystem?

• They eat plants

• They aerate and drain the soil

• They are predators of insects

• They provide shade for plants

In a food chain, what is the role of a producer?

• To produce energy from sunlight

• To consume other animals

• To decompose organic matter

• To provide shelter for animals

What would likely happen if ladybirds were removed from a garden ecosystem?

• The aphid population would decrease

• The number of birds would increase

• The aphid population would increase

• The number of plants would increase

Which of the following is an example of a food chain?

• Fox -> Grass -> Mouse

• Grass -> Mouse -> Fox

• Bird -> Flower -> Butterfly

• Butterfly -> Frog -> Plant

What is meant by competition in an ecosystem?

• Plants growing faster than animals

• Animals migrating to new areas

• Organisms competing for resources

• Animals working together for food

How does interdependence manifest in a garden ecosystem?

• Animals depend on plants for food

• Animals and plants do not interact

• Plants depend on animals for water

• Plants and animals live independently

Which adaptation helps a fox blend into its environment?

• Long legs

• Ability to fly

• Color of its fur

• Sharp beak

Why is it important for plants to be at the beginning of a food chain?

• They provide oxygen

• They produce energy from sunlight

• They are the largest organisms

• They decompose organic matter