Living Things and Their Habitats: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

The sandy shore is a challenging environment for living things. Which of these actions would NOT help protect the sandy shore habitat and the organisms that live there?

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Bringing in non-native species to the habitat to increase the variety of life.

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Planting sand dunes to trap wind-blown sand and create sheltered areas.

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Reducing pollution in the nearby area to improve water quality.

Question 2

In a woodland, create a food chain with these organisms: fox, rabbit, grass, hawk. Describe how energy flows through the chain and how these organisms rely on each other to survive.

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Grass → Rabbit → Fox → Hawk

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Hawk → Fox → Rabbit → Grass

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Grass → Fox → Rabbit → Hawk

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Hawk → Rabbit → Fox → Grass

Question 3

The rainforest is home to many plants and animals, but logging is harming this important habitat. What are the negative effects of deforestation, and how can we help prevent them?

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Deforestation can cause soil erosion, climate change, and a loss of animal and plant species.

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Planting trees and protecting existing forests can help reduce the effects of deforestation.

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Deforestation only affects animals that live in the rainforest.

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It's impossible to stop deforestation.

Question 4

What is habitat fragmentation and how does it affect the variety of living things in an area?

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Habitat fragmentation is when a habitat is broken up into smaller and smaller pieces, which can harm the plants and animals that live there.

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Habitat fragmentation is when new habitats are made for plants and animals.

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Habitat fragmentation does not affect the variety of living things in an area.

Question 5

In a commensal relationship, one organism benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped. Which example illustrates this type of relationship?

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A tree providing shade for a fern growing beneath it

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A lion hunting a zebra

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Two bird species competing for nesting sites

Question 6

A new housing development is planned for a nearby woodland. How might this affect the woodland habitat and the food chains within it? Suggest ways to reduce any negative effects.

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The development will harm the habitat and food chains, but planting new trees and creating wildlife corridors can lessen these effects.

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The development will have no impact because the woodland is large enough to accommodate the new houses.

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The development will destroy the woodland and all the food chains within it.

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The development will benefit the habitat and food chains by bringing new people who will protect the woodland.

Question 7

In the process of photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to create energy-rich sugar molecules. How does this energy eventually reach animals in the ecosystem?

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The energy is passed through the food chain as animals eat plants and each other.

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Animals absorb sunlight directly from the sun.

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The energy is released into the atmosphere as oxygen.

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The energy is stored in the soil and released when plants grow.

Question 8

What is a keystone species, and why are they important in an ecosystem?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance.

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A keystone species is the largest species in an ecosystem.

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A keystone species is a species that is not important to its ecosystem.

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A keystone species is a species that is found only in tropical rainforests.

Question 9

Chameleons can change their skin color to match their surroundings. How does this adaptation help them to survive in a forest habitat?

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Hide from predators

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Attract mates

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Regulate body temperature

Question 10

In a symbiotic relationship, both species benefit. Which of the following terms best describes this type of relationship?

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Mutualism

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Parasitism

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Commensalism

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Predation

Question 11

In a woodland study, researchers tagged squirrels to track their movements. Which ethical concern was most important?

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Using tags that don't harm or limit the squirrels

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Releasing the squirrels in a new habitat

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Watching the squirrels from afar

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Using many squirrels for more accurate data

Question 12

How do human activities affect the habitats and living things around us? What can we do to protect these habitats and keep different types of plants and animals alive?

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Human activities can harm habitats and reduce the variety of living things they support.

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Planting trees and protecting natural habitats can help protect different types of plants and animals.

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We can't stop human activities from harming habitats and different types of plants and animals.

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Only governments are responsible for protecting habitats and different types of plants and animals.

Question 13

Which adaptation does NOT help desert plants survive in dry environments?

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Having a light-colored body that reflects sunlight, reducing water loss

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Storing water in thick stems or leaves

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Having leaves with a thick, waxy coating to reduce water loss

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Spreading roots out widely to absorb water from a large area

Question 14

How do decomposers contribute to the health of ecosystems?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, releasing nutrients back into the environment.

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Decomposers only consume living plants and animals.

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Decomposers are not important in ecosystems because they cannot make their own food.

Question 15

How do pollution and climate change negatively impact ecosystems and the species that live in them?

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They disrupt food chains, destroy habitats, and cause species to become extinct.

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They increase ecosystem diversity by promoting the growth of new species.

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They only affect aquatic ecosystems, not terrestrial ecosystems.

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They have no significant impact on ecosystems.

Question 16

How can climate change impact habitats and species, and what might be the possible outcomes?

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Climate change can change habitats by altering temperature, rainfall patterns, and sea levels, which can disrupt food chains and block migration routes, potentially affecting species distribution and survival.

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Climate change has no effect on habitats.

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Climate change only affects animals, not plants.

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Climate change only has positive effects on habitats and species.

Question 17

What are most food chains based on?

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Plants

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Animals

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Fungi

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Bacteria

Question 18

Which animal helps to break down dead plants and animals?

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Earthworm

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Fox

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Spider

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Owl

Question 19

Why do we use food webs?

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To see how living things depend on each other

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To sort animals based on what they eat

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To predict the number of animals in a group

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To find out which plants make their own food

Question 20

Which of these can be replaced naturally?

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Wood

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Iron ore

Question 21

What do plants need to make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Decomposition

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They can only be found in water.

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They can move around.

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They need food to survive.

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They reproduce to create new individuals.

Question 23

Which of the following adaptations helps animals survive in cold climates?

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Thick fur

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Webbed feet

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Sharp claws

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Bright colours

Question 24

Which of the following organisms makes its own food?

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Plant

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Animal

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Fungus

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Bacteria

Question 25

Which of the following is a producer in a food chain?

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Grass

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Lion

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Snake

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Mouse

Question 26

Which animal is a herbivore?

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Rabbit

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Lion

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Snake

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Eagle

Question 27

The main role of decomposers in an ecosystem is to:

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Break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

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Produce food for other organisms

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Control the number of herbivores

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Create new habitats

Question 28

Which of the following is the largest biome on our planet?

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Ocean

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Tundra

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Forest

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Grassland

Question 29

The layer of Earth's atmosphere where we find most of the gases we breathe is called the:

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 30

Which adaptation helps animals stay warm in cold climates?

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Thick fur

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Large ears

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Bright colors

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Long tails

Question 31

What process do plants use to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Excretion

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a part of a food chain?

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Pollinator

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Producer

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Consumer

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Decomposer

Question 33

Which of these relies on other living things to survive?

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Fungus

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Tree

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Lion

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Grass

Question 34

What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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Break down dead plants and animals

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Produce oxygen

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Eat plants

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Pollinate flowers

Question 35

Which of these is a resource that can be replaced naturally?

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Water

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 36

What is the major energy source for most living things?

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Sun

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Wind

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Water

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Fossil fuels

Question 37

Invasive species can threaten native species. How could we control their spread?

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Remove them manually

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Introduce natural predators

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Do nothing

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Use pesticides

Question 38

In a food chain, which type of organism is always the starting point?

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Producer (for example, a plant)

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Primary consumer (for example, a rabbit)

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Secondary consumer (for example, a fox)

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Tertiary consumer (for example, an owl)

Question 39

Which of these examples is a living part of an ecosystem?

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Plants

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Soil

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Sunlight

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Water

Question 40

What is the name of the process by which green plants use sunlight to create their own energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Decomposition

Question 41

Which of these is classified as an animal that eats both plants and animals?

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Cow

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Lion

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Giraffe

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Spider

Question 42

What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 43

Which of these is considered a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 44

What is the process called when liquid water turns into a gas?

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Condensation

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Transpiration

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a type of symbiotic relationship where organisms live together?

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Competition

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Mutualism

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

Question 46

Desert plants have special features, called adaptations, that help them survive in the hot, dry desert. Which of these adaptations helps a desert plant survive in its environment?

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Small, thick leaves to reduce water loss

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Long, deep roots to reach water underground

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Thin, broad leaves to absorb sunlight

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Large, showy flowers to attract pollinators

Question 47

What feature helps giraffes to reach leaves high up in trees?

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Long necks

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Sharp claws

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Thick fur

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Speedy legs

Question 48

How do plants create their own food?

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Through the process of photosynthesis

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By absorbing it from the soil

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By eating insects

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By capturing sunlight

Question 49

Which of the following is not a type of habitat where animals live?

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School

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Forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 50

What is the job of decomposers in nature?

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To break down dead plants and animals

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To make food for other creatures

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To provide shelter for animals

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To control the temperature of the environment

Question 51

What is the correct order of a simple food chain?

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Grass, rabbit, fox

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Fox, rabbit, grass

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Rabbit, fox, grass

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Grass, fox, rabbit

Question 52

What do we call all the living things in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors

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Abiotic factors

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Habitat

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Population

Question 53

How do animals breathe?

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Through respiration

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Through photosynthesis

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Through excretion

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Through digestion

Question 54

Which of the following is not a living thing in an ecosystem?

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Rocks

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Trees

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Animals

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Water

Question 55

What is the name of the vast body of water that covers much of the Earth?

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Ocean

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Forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 56

What is the term used to describe a group of the same organisms living in the same area?

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Population

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

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Community

Question 57

Which of the following is considered a producer in a food chain?

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Fox

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Owl

Question 58

What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Breaking down waste and returning nutrients to the ground

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Producing food for other organisms

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Consuming living organisms

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Providing homes for other organisms

Question 59

Which of these is a renewable resource?

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Sunlight

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 60

What is the main outcome of photosynthesis?

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Converting carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen

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Converting sugar and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water

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Breaking down sugar into carbon dioxide and water

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Producing oxygen from water

Question 61

What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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Break down dead plants and animals

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Make food for other living things

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Provide shelter for animals

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Help plants grow

Question 62

Which of these shows a food chain?

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Grass → Grasshopper → Hawk

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Sunlight → Grass → Deer

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Water → Fish → Algae

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Oxygen → Humans → Carbon dioxide

Question 63

What is the main difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

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A habitat is where an animal lives, while an ecosystem includes all the living and non-living things in an area.

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An ecosystem is where a plant lives, while a habitat includes all the living and non-living things in an area.

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A habitat is smaller than an ecosystem.

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An ecosystem only includes living things.

Question 64

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Oil