Definitions
All members of one species living in a particular area are referred to as a
Population
Both the rocks and trees in a forest are part of the same --
Ecosystem
The Goby fish and the shrimp sometimes live together. The shrimp digs their home and the Goby is the lookout for trouble. This symbiotic relationship is an example of —
Mutualism
What animals are usually found in the tundra?
Polar Bear
Arctic Fox
Lemming
Arctic Hare
Caribou
Wht resource in rainforest biome would plants most likely compete for?
Sunlight
A group of organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce
Species
There must be both biotic and abiotic factors in every ecosystem in order for organisms to survive. If any of these factors are restricted, there may be an effect on the population. What is this effect called?
Limiting Factor
The rag worm lives inside the shell of a hermit crab and eats the discarded bits of food from the crab. The worm benefits from the relationship but the crab is not affected. This is an example of —
Commensalism
What animals are usually found in the tropical rain forrest?
Toucans
Anacondas
Capybara
Poison dart frog
Chimpanzee
What biome receives the least amount of rainfall?
Desert
A particular area contain more than one species of organism. All the different populatins that live together in an area make up this.
Community
A symbiotic relationship between plants and pollinators has resulted in the success of many diverse species of plants. This relationship can be classified as —
Mutualism
The Mistletoe bush grows high on the branches of many different species of trees. The Mistletoe makes its own food but gets water from its host, which it harms but rarely kills. This relationship is called —
Parasitism
What animals are usually found in the decidous forest?
Foxes
Deer
Coyotes
Bats
Bears
The African grasslands have a warm climate with light rainfall. There are few trees but enough water to support wild grasses. What kind of animals would be best suited to this environment?
Antelope
Zebras
Elephants
Ostriches
Gazelles
Buffalo
The communities of organisms that live in a particular area, along with their non-living (abiotic) environment, make up this
Ecosystem
What type of environment is being described below?
A home to fish, snakes, and insects that can adapt to moving water
Abundant plants can be found there
a. swamp
b. tundra
c. desert
d. river
River
The organism that a parasite lives on and harms is called a —
Host
What environment is being described below?
An area with extreme temperature ranges
Plants and animals must have adaptations that allow them to go long periods without water
Desert
True or False
Coral Reefs are abiotic (non-living)
False, they're living
Covers a large geographical area, has the same climate, and supports simular flora and fauna
Biome
Kiani drew a picture of a community but wants to make it into an ecosystem. What factor should she add?
Pond
Rocks
Sand
Dirt
Which example shows cooperation between species?
a weed overgrowing a plant in a flower garden
a chipmunk gathering nuts before a squirrel gets them
a vulture stealing the prey that was killed by a cheetah
a bird eating insects and parasites off of a buffalo’s body
4. bird eating insects and parasites off of a buffalo’s body
What type of environment is being described below?
Abundant plant growth that needs a humid climate.
The colorful animals live in trees and on the ground
Tropical Rainforest
What type of environment is being described below?
A shallow body of water with thick plant growth and tall reaching trees
Turtles, ducks, and frogs are found here
a. Swamp
b. Tundra
c. Desert
d. Tropical Rainforest
Swamp