Ecology as a Science
In what school subject would you study ecology?
Science
Give an example of a specific species of bird
(teacher judge)
True or False, all plants that have flowers are Male
Name one way humans can reduce pollution.
(Teacher judge)
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
What is the name of a scientist who studies ecology?
ecologist
An animal that hunts other animals for food is called this.
predator
Apart from angiosperms and gymnosperms, name another category of plants
Bryophytes, conifers, algae
True or false?
Aluminium is recycleable but steel is not
False, they both are recycleable
How many kids does Mr Harland have?
2
What is Ecology the study of?
The relationships between living things and their environment
What are the five main groups of vertebrates?
fish, amphibians, reptile, birds, mammals
What is the function of leaves in most plants?
to absorb sunlight to use for photosynthesis
What metal, starting with L is mined to make batteries for Electric Cars?
Lithium
What gas do plants produce during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What is a habitat?
The place where an organism lives
Organisms that break down dead plants and animals are called this.
Decomposers
Multiple choice:
How many flowers are on each sunflower plant?
a) 1
b) 2
c)100
d) 1000+
d)1000+
What does the term "biodiversity" mean?
the variety of different species of living things in an area
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Name two biomes on Earth
tropical rain forest, tropical dry forest, tropical savanna, desert, temperate grassland, temperate woodland and shrubland, temperate forest, northwestern coniferous forest, boreal forest, and tundra.
Give 3 examples of invertebrate animals.
(Teacher to judge)
What do angiosperms produce to reproduce?
flowers
How long ago was the last "mass extinction event" (a time where many species all went extinct in a short period of time)
We are currently living in it
How many bones are there in the human body?
206