Vocabulary {1} :
What is an Abiotic factor ?
[ Hint: Say or describe the definition of what this word is. ]
A nonliving thing that affects the ecosystems it resides in?
( it doesn't have to be this exact answer, it just has to be fairly similar to it! )
What is a limited resource?
{ Something that is needed by organisms and is not infinite in its abundance in the environment? }
[ ;if it is exhausted, then the organisms that need it cannot survive ]
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What are Environmental Interactions?
{ Relationships between an organism or population and abiotic factors? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
True or False:
Clown fish are able to protect themselves from predators in sea anemones unlike other fish who will get shocked or harmed by the sea plant?
TRUE!
( ever seen finding Nemo? :/ )
What is an animal that swims underwater but needs air to breathe and is considered both a water breather and an air breather?
[ Hint: they are NOT a whale and are always considered to be happy or smiling ]
{ A Dolphin? }
{ A living thing that affects the ecosystem it resides in? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What is an organism?
{ A self-contained living thing? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What do organisms rely on to survive?
( Use both Abiotic and Biotic factors! )
{ Food, Shelter, water, sunlight, nutrients, ect? }
TRUE OR FALSE:
Atoms help make up elements.
{ True! }
What is an animal that runs very fast on land, is considered to be a part of the apex predator family, and has spots?
[ Hint: its like a big cat! But it is NOT a cheetah. ]
{ A leopard? }
What is competition?
{ When more than one individual or population in an ecosystem relies on the same limited resources? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What is a Primary Consumer?
{ An organism that gets its energy by feeding on producers in the food chain? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What process do plants use in order to get the nutrients/energy they need?
{ Photosynthesis? }
TRUE OR FALSE:
Many animals will fight over water, shelter, sunlight, mates, and other such Abiotic/Biotic factors.
{ True! }
What is an animal that only turns it head but never moves its eyes, is a nocturnal animal and usually eats mice?
[ Hint : This animal has sharp claws and was even a once featured animal in Harry Potter! ]
{ An Owl? }
What is Dependent Interaction?
{ When an organism depends on a factor for survival? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What is a Resource?
{ A source or supply that benefits organisms? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What is a relationship that one organism can have with another and they both benefit from each other?
{ Symbiotic/Mutualistic relationship? }
[ Hint: What is the basic definition of Population? ]
{ A group of living individuals of the same species located in the same area? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! IT just has to be similar or fairly correct! )
What is an animal that is usually found in a jungle habitat, eats fruit and nuts that reside in the trees, and is named after an uncommon flower?
[ Hint: The flower's name itself starts with a B and ends with an E ]
{ A bird of paradise? }
What is an Ecosystem?
{ A system comprising all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and all the interactions among them? }
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
What is a Secondary Consumer?
{ An animal that eats primary consumers? }
(i.e., other animals that eat plants)
( It doesn't have to be an exact answer! )
True or false:
All organisms need ONLY water and sunlight to live.
FALSE!
{ Animals need much more than just water and sunlight to survive. }
Riddle:
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
{ A river! }
[ Hint: It is NOT a flamingo. ]