Ecosystems 2
How would an ecosystem be affected if an entire population was removed from the ecosystem?
The entire ecosystem would be greatly affected.
Which is another name for the paleolithic period?
a: the cave age
b: the old stone age
c: the artistic period
d: the old age
b: the old stone age
Which of the following is a nonliving part of an ecosystem?
a: trees
b: water
c: small bugs
d: tiny bacteria
b: water
What is this passage mainly about
Mesopotamia's ancient civilization
(Phoenicia) Why was it important that Phoenician ships had keels?
The ships could be built much larger.
Which of the following statements is true of ecosystems?
a: organisms living in an ecosystem determine the nonliving factors of an ecosystem
b: regardless of size, everything in an ecosystem interacts with the other things
c: an ecosystem would not be impacted if all the smallest organisms are removed.
d: ocean ecosystems are supported by large fish.
b: regardless of size, everything in an ecosystem interacts with the other things
Why was the use of symbols an important advancement for paleolithic people?
This symbolic thinking lead to written language
What would happen to alligators if alligators were removed from the Florida Everglades and put into a different ecosystem?
The alligators would most likely not survive.
Where does the passage take place?
Mesopotamia
They found clay pots from Kerma in another city.
How are algae important for big fish in an ocean ecosystem?
Bigger fish eat smaller fish that eat algae.
Why did the author write this passage?
To inform people about Paleolithic people and their art.
whats the difference between a population and a community?
A population consists of all the members of the same type of organism in an ecosystem, and a community includes all the living things in an ecosystem.
Who or what caused the Taq Kisra to be destroyed?
armies and floods
(Egypt) How did the Egyptians solve the problem of lifting water into their garden?
They used a pole with a weight on one end and a bucket on the other.
Why are the nonliving things in an ecosystem so important?
They provide shelter and other things necessary for survival.
Which best explains why paleolithic people probably lived in small groups?
a: they probably did not like meeting strangers or living in crowded places
b: it was part of their religion
c: it is easier to provide food and shelter for a small group of people
d: they only had enough painting materials for small groups
c: it is easier to provide food and shelter for a small group of people
Why are small fish important in an ocean ecosystem?
without a large number of small fish, many other animals would starve.
Tanya
Phoenician ships were strong enough to sail on the open seas.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Florida Everglades?
a: panthers
b: cobras
c: birds
d: alligators
b: cobras
What does "domesticated" mean in the expression "domesticated animals"?
trained
How do scientists evaluate how important a part of an ecosystem is
They consider factors that affect the whole community
According to the passage, how is a ziggurat similar to the Taq Kisra?
Both are made of bricks.
Where are the remains of the ancient civilization of Kush located?
Sudan, in northern africa