A group of organisms of the same kind that live in the same place.
a population!
100
Name two types of Ecosystems
Desert, grassland, forest, aquatic
100
To travel from one place back to another again.
Migrate
100
A material that is found in nature and that is used by living things.
resource
100
A bird flying south for the winter is doing what?
Migrating
200
The living and the nonliving things that surround a living thing make up its what?
What is environment.
200
How do animals in the desert stay cool?
They find shady places to sleep during the day. They come out only at night.
200
A behavior an animal knows without being taught. Provide an example.
Instinct; a snake slithering to the shade when its hot.
200
When a volcano erupts, what happens to the land around it?
The area is covered with ash. Many animal habits are destroyed.
200
Which is the nonliving part of the environment?
Animal, insect, root, or oxygen.
Oxygen
300
The things living things need to survive are called what?
Resources
Bonus: What are the four resources needed so that every living things can survive?
300
How is a grassland ecosystem different from a desert ecosystem?
Grasslands get more water; they are always hot in the summer and cold in winter. Deserts can be hot or cold.
300
Give an example of a behavioral and physical adaptation.
Physical: a beaver's teeth help it survive in the environment
Behavior: lets it know how to build a dam.
300
Can animals adapt to humans living in the same environment or do they need to leave?
Animals and humans can co-exist in the same environment. Humans must mind the animals; i.e. moose crossing, duck crossing signs, alligator crossing, deer crossings.
Humans must respect the animals and their habitats as well; no harming the animals, try to preserve their habitat.
300
Any physical trait or behavior that helps a living thing survive is an _________.
adaptation
400
Name three populations that make up a community in a pond.
A sleep like state is called what? Why is this necessary?
Hibernation. When the weather gets cooler, some animals start eating more food than usual because it is very difficult to find food during harsh winters. Then they hibernate through the long winter months.
400
When beavers build a dam, what effects do it have on an ecosystem?
When a beaver's teeth cut through the trees, it changes the forest. As the beavers build a dam, changes the flow of the stream.
400
What are two types of physical adaptation?
What are two types of behavioral adaptation?
This can be a partner question. One partner answers on question while the other partner answers the question left over. There is NO discussion.
What is the definition of an ecosystem?
HINT: 2 part answer.
All the living and nonliving things in a environment make up an ecosystem and they also interact with each other.
500
Why is there such a large variety of of plants and animals in the oceans?
It is Earth's largest ecosystem covering 3/4 of our planet.
500
Give an example of camouflage and mimicry and why it is helpful.
A chameleon uses camouflage to blend in with its surroundings. This could help it hide front its prey.
A butterfly uses mimicry with the patterns on its wings. Some moths have large round dark circles that look like eyes which make the predator think its looking at a much larger animal.
500
Name two ways humans harm the environment and two ways humans can help the environment.
Harm: Destroying habitats to create construction, humans use a lot of water that animals depend on to live, car exhaust pollutes the air.
Help: Plant trees, pick up litter, recycle, bringing water to dry areas.
500
Picture a pond in your mind. Over a few weeks, temperatures begin to rise and it doesn't rain. What is going to happen to the pond and its inhabitants?
The animals could die from lack of oxygen and the plants could dry up and die.