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What do we call the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as air, water, and sunlight?
abiotic factors
What does it mean when we say a plant or animal has an adaptation?
It means it has a special feature or behavior that helps it survive in its environment.
What is an urban ecosystem, and how is it different from a natural ecosystem?
An urban ecosystem is a man-made environment that has both artificial and natural elements, like buildings and parks.
Give an example of an artificial element you might find in an urban ecosystem.
Skyscrapers
Where do brown bears usually live?
Forests
What is the natural home or environment where an animal or plant lives called?
habitat
Give an example of an adaptation a desert plant might have.
A desert plant might have thick stems or leaves to store water.
Can an urban ecosystem include living things? If so, give an example.
Yes, it can include plants, birds, or other animals that live in the city.
What type of water is found in a marine ecosystem?
Salt water
Why do brown bears live in forests instead of deserts or oceans?
Forests provide food, shelter, and space for them to survive.
What do we call a group of the same kind of organism living in one place?
population
Why do polar bears need to have a thick layer of fat?
To protect them from cold temperatures.
What type of water is found in a freshwater ecosystem?
Fresh water
Which ecosystem has short grass, is dry and windy, and is home to animals like bison, deer, and wolves?
Temperate grassland.
Do marine ecosystems only exist in warm climates?
No, marine ecosystems can be found in many climates.
When different populations live and interact together in one area, what do they form?
a community
How do nocturnal animals in the desert survive the hot daytime temperatures?
They sleep during the day and are active at night.
Which type of forest has trees that stay green all year, is in cold northern areas, and has animals like brown bears and moose?
Coniferous forest.
Which forest is foggy, humid, gets a lot of rain, and is found in tropical mountains with mosses and orchids?
Cloud forest.
Do marine ecosystems have only fish?
No, marine ecosystems have many kinds of animals, not just fish.
What is an ecosystem made up of?
An ecosystem is made up of living and non-living things that interact in a specific environment.
Why do peregrine falcons do well living in cities like New York?
Skyscrapers provide high look-out points similar to cliffs, which help them hunt.
Which forest has trees that lose their leaves in fall and is home to animals like deer, turkeys, and coyotes?
Deciduous forest.
Which ecosystem is found near the equator, is hot, rainy, and has many different plants and animals?
Tropical rainforest.
Besides fish, what other animals can live in freshwater ecosystems?
Mammals and other types of animals can live in freshwater ecosystems.