Ecosystems
What is an ecosystem?
A place where living and nonliving things interact
What is an adaptation?
A feature or behavior that helps a living thing to survive
What do plants need to survive?
Sunlight, water, air, nutrients, and space
Name one experiment we completed during camp
Any appropriate response
Who was our camp mascot?
Mari the Butterfly
Name the six ecosystems we explored
Grassland, Desert, Rainforest, Wetland, Ocean, Tundra
How does camouflage help animals?
It helps them hide from predators or sneak up on prey
Why are roots important?
They absorb water and nutrients and anchor the plant
Why did we learn from our seed hover challenge?
Seed shape helps it travel by wind
Why do butterflies visit flowers?
To drink nectar
Which ecosystem receives the least rainfall?
Desert
Why do polar bears have thick fur and fat?
To stay warm in the cold tundra
Why is grass important in a grassland?
It provides food, shelter for many animals
What did we discover during the Grass Survivor Investigation?
Grass bends, has strong roots, and grows back after damage
Why are butterflies important?
They help pollinate plants.
Which ecosystem has the tallest trees and the most rainfall?
Rainforest
Name one adaptation of a camel.
Hump stores fat, long eyelashes, wide feet, closes nostrils, etc.
Why do some grassland plants use the wind to spread their seeds?
To help new plants grow in new places and reduce competition
What does an engineer do?
Designs, builds, tests, and improves solutions to problems.
Which ecosystem do you think would be the hardest for Mari to survive in,and why?
Accept reasonable evidence-based answers.