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Junior Ecologists
EOG-ivore
Mixed Bag
Like Father, Like Son
100
Daily Triple!!! Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells? A. skeletal B. nervous C. muscular D. circulatory
What is A. Skeletal
100
An ecologist is comparing two different ecosystems and creates the following list of similarities: - aquatic - diverse fish life - high salt concentration - plentiful light at the water’s surface Which two ecosystems was the ecologist most likely comparing? A. ocean and lake B. estuary and ocean C. grassland and pond
What is B. estuaries and ocean
100
Which best explains why producers are at the beginning of all food chains? A. They turn dead animals into nutrients. B. They provide shelter for smaller animals. C. They transfer energy from the sun into food.
What is C. They transfer energy from the sun into food.
100
Which would be most harmful to sea plants living near the surface of the ocean? A. limited sunlight B. increased sunlight C. more carnivores moving into the area
What is A. limited sunlight
100
Which best explains why the offspring of giraffes generally look similar to their parents? A. Giraffe parents teach their offspring to look like them. B. Giraffe parents pass on characteristics to their offspring. C. Offspring mimic their parents’ appearances and actions. D. All giraffes look the same.
What is B. Giraffe parents pass on characteristics to their offspring.
200
Which system protects the cardiovascular system? A. skeletal system B. nervous system C. digestive system D. circulatory system
What is A. Skeletal System
200
What is the main difference between marine and freshwater ecosystems? A. the amount of animals B. the amount of plants C. the amount of rocks D. the amount of salt
What is D. the amount of salt.
200
In a food web, how are consumers most often described? A. by their size B. by their color C. by the food they eat D. by the way they move
What is C. by the food they eat.
200
Daily Double!! Fred goes fishing and notices a sign near the lake saying that he must release all the fish back into the water after he catches them. Which explains how this would most likely benefit the ecosystem? A. It helps to maintain a balanced food chain. B. It supplies more food for aquatic life living in the lake. C. It keeps fish available for the next people that come fishing.
What is A. It helps to maintain a balanced food chain.
200
Daily Double!! Which is true about parents and their offspring? A. Characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, resulting in the offspring being identical to the parents. B. Characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, resulting in parents teaching offspring how to look and act. C. Most characteristics are chosen by the offspring and not passed from parent to offspring. D. Some characteristics are learned and not passed from parent to offspring.
What is D. Some characteristics are learned and not passed from parent to offspring.
300
Which is a cardiovascular muscle? A. lung B. heart C. stomach D. diaphragm
What is B. heart
300
Daily Double!! Which statement best compares a pond ecosystem to a lake ecosystem? A. A pond ecosystem is usually more shallow. B. A pond ecosystem usually has more organisms. C. A pond ecosystem usually receives less sunlight.
What is A. a pond ecosystem is usually more shallow
300
Which type of organism eats only plants? A. carnivore B. herbivore C. producer D. scavenger
What is B. herbivore.
300
Madison is a fifth grader with brown hair and brown eyes. Which statement best explains why Madison has brown eyes? A. Madison changed her eye color to match her hair. B. Madison’s best friend has brown eyes. C. Madison’s parents have brown eyes. D. Madison likes the color brown.
What is C. Madison's parents have brown eyes.
300
Which is an example of an inherited characteristic? A. a person swimming B. a bird with feathers C. a dog obeying commands D. a person speaking Spanish
What is B. a bird with feathers.
400
Which system moves waste from the digestive system? A. nervous system B. muscular system C. circulatory system
What is B. muscular system
400
Which could be a challenge for a small animal living in a grassland ecosystem? A. The frozen ground is too hard to serve as shelter. B. The flat terrain makes it easy for predators to spot prey. C. The extreme temperatures require thick skin and heavy fur. D. The high amounts of precipitation create excess water resources.
What is B. The flat terrain makes it easy for predators to spot prey.
400
Eduardo saw some cats living in an alley. Which of these does a cat need to survive? A. grass to sleep in B. large trees to climb C. predators to chase it D. small animals to eat
What is D. small animals to eat
400
Which characteristic will a baby chimpanzee inherit from its parents? A. fur color B. hunting skills C. feeding behavior D. sleeping routine
What is A. fur color
400
Which is an inherited characteristic on a horse? A. a long mane B. a steel shoe C. a missing tooth D. a bruised leg
What is A. a long mane
500
Which system is most closely associated with the brain? A. nervous B. muscular C. circulatory D. respiratory
What is A. nervous
500
Meadow voles are small mouse like animals that eat plants and insects. Their niche in an ecosystem is a: A. omnivore. B. herbivore. C. producer. D. scavenger.
What is A. omnivore
500
Which type of organisms would be most affected if many planteating animals became extinct in an ecosystem? A. decomposers B. consumers C. omnivores D. producers
What is B. consumers
500
Parents with freckles often have children with freckles. This occurs because A. freckles develop from light. B. certain foods cause freckles. C. certain habits cause freckles. D. freckles are an inherited trait.
What is D. freckles are an inherited trait.
500
Mark has long legs, can run fast, can react quickly, and can throw a ball a long distance. Which characteristic is most likely inherited? A. height B. running speed C. quick reaction time D. ability to throw the ball long distances
What is A. height