Living Things
Is soil a living thing?
No
What is the part of the plant that allows nutrients and water to go from the roots to the leaves and flowers?
The stem.
Is a plant a producer or consumer?
True or False: An environment with only living things is an ecosystem?
False, to be an ecosystem and environment must have living and non-living things
True or False: Decomposers make their own food
False, Decomposers break down other dead organisms
What is the name for all living things?
An organism
What is the job of the leaves on a plant?
To absorb sunlight and Carbon Dioxide?
What make producers special compared to consumers?
Producers make their own food
Is an environment with Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant, Lions, Grass, Water, and Soil an ecosystem?
Yes, it is an ecosystem
Which of these are decomposers? Worms, Grass, Vultures, Mushrooms
Worms and Mushrooms
What is one reason that water is not living?
It does not reproduce, use energy, is is not made of cells, etc.
What are 3 things a plant needs in order to grow?
Sunlight, water, air, nutrients
What is the original energy source for all ecosystems?
The Sun
Is an environment with ducks, frogs, mosquitoes, and tall grass an ecosystem?
No, it does not have any non living things
No, decomposers can only break down organic materials
What are 3 of the 8 Characteristics of Life?
3. Grow 4. Respond to Environment
5. Eliminate Waste 6. Exchange Gas
7. Consume Nutrients 8. Use Energy
What are the 2 jobs of the roots?
To provide structure to the plant and to absorb nutrients from the soil
What is the name of an organism that eats both plants and animals?
An Omnivore
Why is water important to an ecosystem?
What do decomposers do after breaking down dead organisms?
Decomposers break down organisms into new and healthy soil
Why are no living things important to organisms?
Organisms need air to exchange gas, water for nutrients, and some need soil for stability and minerals
What gas exchange happens in plants?
Plants absorb Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and release Oxygen (O2)
What is the name of the 1st consumer in a food chain?
A primary consumer
Name 5 living things and 3 non living things found in a desert ecosystem
Living things: lizard, snake, hare, mouse, insects, coyote, Vulture/Hawk/Eagle, cactus, sagebrush
Non-living things: Water, sand/dirt, air
How do decomposers benefit the ecosystem?
Decomposers put broken down nutrients back into the soil to help plants grow