Terrestrial
In which 2 ecosystems would you find rattlesnakes, deer and rabbits?
A) forest and ocean
B) ocean and estuary
C) grassland and forest
D) estuary and grassland
C) grassland and forest
Which 2 ecosystems are best described as wetlands?
A) deciduous and tropical forests
B) estuaries and salt marshes
C) grasslands and estuaries
D) salt marshes and forests
B) estuaries and salt marshes
a factor which is a living thing that impacts an ecosystem
biotic factor
Which best describes the differences between an ocean and a lake ecosystem?
A) an ocean ecosystem is brackish water; a lake ecosystem is freshwater
B) an ocean ecosystem is saltwater; a lake ecosystem is brackish water
C) an ocean ecosystem is saltwater; a lake ecosystem is freshwater
D) an ocean ecosystem is freshwater; a lake ecosystem is saltwater
C) an ocean ecosystem is saltwater; a lake ecosystem is freshwater
Which organisms are most likely to in both a pond and a lake ecosystem?
A) algae, fish, insects
B) fungi, trees, squirrels
C) zebras, giraffes, insects
D) plankton, fish, crocodiles
A) algae, fish, insects
Which ecosystem most likely receives the greatest amount of precipitation?
A) estuary
B) grassland
C) rainforest
D) salt marsh
C) rainforest
Which area is most likely closest to a salt marsh or an estuary?
A) a lake
B) a prairie
C) a coastline
D) the mountains
C) a coastline
a nonliving factor that impacts an ecosystem
abiotic
How are oceans and salt marshes different?
A) Salt marshes have deeper water than oceans.
B) Salt marshes have shallower water than oceans.
C) Salt marshes have more organisms than oceans.
D) Salt marshes have more wave action than oceans.
B) Salt marshes have shallower water than oceans.
Which ecosystem would most likely be home to crabs and oysters?
A) estuary
B) forest
C) grassland
D) lake
A) estuary
Which best describes the ecosystem that forms where rainfall is too scarce for a deciduous forest and too great for a desert?
A) estuary
B) grassland
C) rainforest
D) salt marsh
B) grassland
In which ecosystem can you find a mix of saltwater and freshwater?
A) estuaries
B) lakes
C) oceans
D) ponds
A) estuaries
what type of factor would the TEMPERATURE in an ecosystem be?
abiotic
What is a main difference between a grassland and a forest ecosystem?
A) The amount of trees in a grassland is greater than in a forest ecosystem.
B) The amount of trees in a forest is greater than in a grassland ecosystem.
C) The amount of saltwater in a grassland is greater than in a forest ecosystem.
D) The amount of saltwater in a forest is greater than in a grassland ecosystem.
B) The amount of trees in a forest is greater than in a grassland ecosystem.
In which 2 ecosystems would you find rattlesnakes, deer and rabbits?
A) forest and ocean
B) ocean and estuary
C) grassland and forest
D) estuary and grassland
C) grassland and forest
A) They contain brackish water.
B) They contain many tall trees.
C) They contain many tall grasses.
D) They contain few animal species.
B) They contain many tall trees.
Which aquatic ecosystem would be classified as a freshwater ecosystem?
A) estuary
B) ocean
C) pond
D) salt marsh
C) pond
an overpopulation of deer in an ecosystem would be considered which type of factor?
biotic
A) Ponds are usually larger and deeper than lakes.
B) Lakes are usually larger and deeper than ponds.
C) Ponds usually contain saltwater, while lakes contain freshwater.
D) Lakes usually have the same temperature from top to bottom, while ponds do not.
B) Lakes are usually larger and deeper than ponds.
Which organisms are most likely found in grasslands and deciduous forests?
A) deer, brown bears and rabbits
B) pelicans, sea lions and seaweed
C) monkeys, palm trees and snakes
D) oak trees, squirrels and opossums
A) deer, brown bears and rabbits
Which best explains a relationship between grassland and forest ecosystems?
A) Grasslands grow beneath forests.
B) Grasslands separate forests from deserts.
C) Grasslands and forests both support tall grasses.
D) Grasslands and forests support the same animals.
B) Grasslands separate forests from deserts.
How are ponds and salt marshes similar?
A) They are both connected to a river.
B) They are both connected to the ocean.
C) They are both home to many plants and animals.
D) They are both a mix of saltwater and freshwater.
C) They are both home to many plants and animals.
a fungus that is killing the plants in an ecosystem would be considered which type of factor?
biotic
Which correctly compares to terrestrial ecosystems?
A) A grassland has few trees and a lake has many trees.
B) A forest has many trees and a grassland has few trees.
C) A lake has few large fish and a pond has many large fish.
D) A pond has many amphibians and a forest has few amphibians.
B) A forest has many trees and a grassland has few trees.
Which organisms would most likely be found in oceans and estuaries?
A) grass and bison
B) oak trees and deer
C) sea grass and turtles
D) cactus and rattlesnakes
C) sea grass and turtles