End of Grade Test Review. Ecosystems Which of the following best explains how plants obtain water?...
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Ecosystems End of Grade Test Review
End of Grade Test Review. Ecosystems Which of the following best explains how plants obtain water? a. Water is collected by leaves b. Water is absorbed
Ecosystems Which of the following best explains how plants
obtain water? a. Water is collected by leaves b. Water is absorbed
through the stem c. Water is taken in through the roots d. Water is
collected by flowers
Slide 3
Ecosystems Look at the following diagram. What process is being
described by the diagram? a.Adaptation b.Digestion c.Respiration
d.photosynthesis
Slide 4
Ecosystems Why are decomposers necessary in the food chain? a.
They provide nutrients for plants b. They photosynthesize c. They
are food for carnivores d. They are prey on herbivores
Slide 5
Ecosystems Which of the following directly use the Suns energy
produce their own food? a. Decomposer b. Carnivores c. Consumers d.
Producers
Slide 6
Ecosystems Which of the following will most likely happen to
the other organisms if all of the mice and rabbits died? a.The
number of owls would decrease, and the number of insects would
increase. b.The number of owls would increase, and the number of
insects would increase. c.The number of owls would increase, and
the number of insects would decrease. d.There would be NO
change.
Slide 7
Ecosystems Which of the following food chains shows the correct
ENGERY flow from left to right? a. Rabbit-----owl-------grass b.
Grass------rabbit-------owl c. Owl------rabbit-------grass d.
Grass--------owl----------rabbit
Slide 8
Ecosystems The following diagram shows a frog jumping from the
bank to the edge of the lily pad closest to the bank. What will
happen to the lily pad when he lands on it? a.The lily pad will
move away from the cattails. b.The lily pad will stay in the same
place. c.The lily pad will go straight down and come straight up
again. d. The lily pad will move toward the cattails.
Slide 9
Ecosystems Look at the diagram below. How can the WOLF benefit
from plants, even if it never eats plants? a.The rabbit eats the
plants, and the wolf eats the rabbit. b.The plants help the rabbit
to hide from the wolf. c.The plants make the wolf run slower. d.The
rabbit eats the wolf, and the grass decomposes the rabbit.
Slide 10
Ecosystems Which of the following not an adaptation that would
help a plant survive in the desert? a. Very long root systems b.
The ability to store water in stems c. Tiny or no leaves d. Large
leaves to absorb sunlight
Slide 11
Ecosystems Which of these adaptations would help an animal
survive a cold winter season? a. Losing extra fat on the body b.
Shedding fur c. Hibernating in a cave d. Sweating to release
heat
Slide 12
Ecosystems Certain types of bacteria located in the human
intestine are needed for proper digestion of food. What does this
suggest about bacteria? a.All types of bacteria are harmful to
humans. b.Bacteria are only harmful when outside of the body.
c.Some bacteria are necessary for survival. d.All bacteria are
necessary for survival.
Slide 13
Ecosystems Why are tropical rain forests found along the
equator? a. There is warm, moist air in this part of the world. b.
These areas are very close to the ocean. c. The soil there is very
rich. d. The westerly wind bring a lot of rain clouds.
Slide 14
Ecosystems People dont eat grasses, but grasses are still
important to people. Relating to the food chain, why are grasses
important to people? a. People eat organisms that eat the grass. b.
Grass surfaces are safer than concrete. c. People use grass
surfaces for recreation. d. Grass fields cant hide dangerous
animals.
Slide 15
Ecosystems Look at the following food web. Owl Mouse
Grasshopper Grass Duck crayfish Snail If the snail population of
this ecosystem increases, which of the following is most likely to
occur? a.The grass population will increase.B. The grass population
will decrease. c.The snails will eventually become D. The
grasshopper population will extinct. increase at nearly the same
rate.
Slide 16
Ecosystems Which of the following can destroy animal habitats
but can also clear the way for new plant growth? a. Earthquakes b.
Erosion c. Floods d. Forest Fires
Slide 17
Ecosystems Which of the following would have the smallest
effect on the size of an animals population? a. The amount of food.
b. The number of predators. c. The amount of daylight. d. The size
of the habitat.
Slide 18
Ecosystems What is the relationship between the Sun, plants,
and animals in a food web? a. The sun provides energy for both
plants and animals to make their own food. b. The sun provides
energy for plants to make their own food, and animals eat plants or
other animals. c. The sun provides light so animals can see which
plants to eat. d. The sun provides heat energy for animals to
survive, but not plants.
Slide 19
Ecosystems Type of AnimalMain Diet DeerLeaves, grass, twigs
TigerBadgers, rabbits, deer, cattle ChimpanzeeLeaves, fruit, seeds,
small animals Panda bearBamboo Look at the following table and
picture. Animal Diets These teeth most likely belong to a a.Deer.
b.Tiger. c.Chimpanzee d.Panda bear
Slide 20
Ecosystems Which of the following animals use camouflage for
protection? a. Gorilla b. Flamingo c. Zebra d. Ant
Slide 21
Ecosystems The giant squid, which is found deep in the ocean,
has some of the biggest eyes in the entire animal kingdom. How have
these large eyes helped the squid survive? a. The large eyes help
the giant squid see prey in the darkness of the deep ocean. b. The
eyes act as lights and attract prey for the giant squid. c. Light
reflects brightly off of the eyes to defend the giant squid against
predators. d. The large eyes allow them to find places to hide from
predators.
Slide 22
Ecosystems In arctic environments, animals with white fur have
a better chance of survival than animals with brown fur. Which of
the following can you infer about fur color in the arctic? a. White
fur makes animals less visible to predators. b. White fur keeps
animals warmer. c. Brown fur keeps animals warmer. d. Brown fur
makes animals less visible to predators.
Slide 23
Ecosystems Which of the following ecosystems is most likely to
have temperatures that range from very hot in the summer to very
cold in the winter? a. Rain forest b. Grasslands c. Desert d.
Arctic
Slide 24
Ecosystems Which of the following would have a positive effect
on the environment? a. Using a gas-powered lawn mower b. Recycling
paper and glass c. Dumping waste in the lake d. Cutting down a
forest for wood
Slide 25
Ecosystems Scientists observe that cutting down trees to gather
wood for houses destroys animal habitats. Which of the following
animals would be most likely affected by the cutting down of trees?
a. Owls b. Seals c. Sharks d. Buffalo
Slide 26
Biomes Which biome has poor soil conditions, such as
permafrost, which prevents roots to grow down into the ground? a.
Grasslands b. Tundra c. Rain Forest D. Earth
Slide 27
Biomes Which biome is home to a diverse variety of plants and
animals species? Many of these animals have never been discovered.
This biome experiences heavy rain and hot year round. a. Grasslands
b. Tundra c. North Carolina d. Tropical Rainforest
Slide 28
Biomes Which biome is home to Evergreen Trees, Conifers, and
other trees with pine like needles? a. Rain Forest b. Taiga c.
Desert d. Grasslands
Slide 29
Biomes Which biome is home to many plants which store water,
nocturnal animals, a variety of reptiles, and is usually very hot
and dry during the summer and colder in the winter evening nights?
a. Grasslands b. China c. Taiga d. Desert
Slide 30
Biomes Which biome is home to four seasons with trees that lose
its leaves once a year due to direct sunlight changes? a. Tundra b.
Taiga C. Temperate Deciduous Forest D. Grasslands
Slide 31
Biomes Which biome contains one central watering hole for
animals, few small trees, and is a prairie like area? a. Tundra b.
Taiga c. Tropical Rainforest d. Grasslands
Slide 32
Biomes What name describes animals that eat meat such as
smaller animals? a. Omnivore b. Carnivore c. Nealivore d.
Herbivore
Slide 33
Biomes What name describes animals which only eat grasses (non
meat eaters)? a. Herbivore b. Carnivore c. McKeelivore d.
Insectivore
Slide 34
Ecosystems Which food chain is in the correct order? A
grasshopper grass snake frog hawk B grasshopper frog hawk snake
grass C grass grasshopper frog snake hawk D grass grasshopper snake
frog hawk
Slide 35
Ecosystems How have desert plants adapted to their environment?
A by limiting the use of sunlight B by storing water C by
distributing certain nutrients D by releasing water
Slide 36
Ecosystems What is the role of the owl in a food web? A
consumer B decomposer C herbivore D producer
Slide 37
Ecosystems Why can frogs and snakes live in the same garden? A
Both keep weeds out of the garden. B Both help different plants to
grow. C Both occupy different niches. D Both compete for
water.
Slide 38
Ecosystems What prevents plant growth beneath the trees in
thick forests? A The trees limit the amount of sunlight that is
able to reach the ground. B The roots of the trees make it
difficult for plants to grow. C Little water reaches the ground
under the trees. D The temperature of the soil under the trees does
not allow plants to grow.
Slide 39
Ecosystems Which is the best example of habitat reduction
caused by humans? A Birds and animals flee a forest fire caused by
lightning. B Birds become sick from eating insects new to their
area. C Fish swimming to breeding grounds are blocked by dams. D A
new species of fish migrates up a river, competing with native fish
for food.
Slide 40
Ecosystems A small fish, called a cleaner fish, picks bits of
food from a sharks teeth. What can best be concluded about this
behavior? A It takes needed nutrition away from the shark. B It
helps both the cleaner fish and the shark. C It removes food from
inside the sharks body. D It helps the shark blend in with its
surroundings.
Slide 41
Ecosystems Which resource do decomposers return to the
environment? A light B nutrients C oxygen D water
Slide 42
Ecosystems Which is the greatest threat to the survival of
large predator species, like mountain lions and tigers? A loss of
other predator species B global climate changes C loss of large
wilderness areas D animal diseases
Slide 43
Ecosystems Which statement best explains why there are fewer
carnivores living in tundra environments than in other
environments? A The short growing season limits the number of
herbivores that support carnivores. B There is not enough sunlight
for primary producers to carry out photosynthesis. C The large
number of predators limits the number of carnivores that live in
the tundra. D There are more disease-causing insects present in the
tundra environment.
Slide 44
Ecosystems A class wants to find the ideal temperature for
plants to grow in a terrarium. If the students set up several
terrariums, what should they do to get the best results? A plant
different kinds of plants in each terrarium B use a light bulb with
a different brightness in each terrarium C add different amounts of
water to each terrarium D place different types of fertilizer in
each terrarium
Slide 45
Ecosystems Which best describes the role of a producer in an
ecosystem? A to use energy from the sun to make food B to decompose
dead organisms C to eat other living organisms D to feed on dead
organisms
Slide 46
Ecosystems What would most likely be the reason for a deer to
move to another location? A No vegetation is left in its habitat. B
No animals are left in its habitat. CNo predators are left in its
habitat. D No decomposers are left in its habitat
Slide 47
Ecosystems Which type of environment is mostly populated with
oak, hickory, beech, and maple trees? A taiga B deciduous forest C
tundra D tropical rain forest
Slide 48
What is needed for an ecosystem to support the greatest variety
of organisms over the longest period of time? A many different
kinds of bacteria B many different kinds of animals C many
different kinds of minerals D many different kinds of plants
Slide 49
This diagram shows a cross section of a lake. What part of the
lake would most likely have the smallest number of producers? A 1 B
2 C 3 D 4 Land Water 1 2 3 4