Types of Ecosystems
Name an ecosystem that has very little rain.
Desert
What is a producer?
A plant that makes its own food.
Name something non-living that plants need to grow.
Water
What is an adaptation?
A feature that helps an animal survive in its ecosystem
What happens to animals if their habitat is destroyed?
They must move or could die.
What kind of ecosystem has lots of trees and gets plenty of rain?
Forest
Name a consumer that eats plants.
Herbivore
What non-living thing do animals breathe?
Air or oxygen
How does a camel survive in the desert?
Stores water in its hump.
Name a natural event that can change an ecosystem.
Flood, fire, or earthquake
Name an underwater ecosystem.
Ocean
What do we call animals that eat both plants and animals?
Omnivores
What non-living part of an ecosystem provides warmth and light?
Sun
Why do fish have gills?
To breathe underwater
What happens when humans pollute the environment?
It harms plants and animals.
What ecosystem is cold and has animals like polar bears?
Tundra
Name a decomposer.
Earthworm, fungi, bacteria
Name one non-living thing found in a desert.
Sand
How do cacti survive in the desert?
Store water and have spines instead of leaves
What happens to animals when the climate gets warmer?
Some animals move to cooler areas
Which ecosystem is known for its tall grass and herds of grazing animals?
Grassland
What is the top predator in a food chain called?
Apex predator
What non-living thing is frozen in a tundra ecosystem?
Ice or snow
Why do polar bears have thick fur?
To stay warm in cold climates.
What can people do to protect ecosystems?
Recycle, plant trees, reduce pollution