Give an example of a food chain in a pond ecosystem. Make sure to describe how the energy is moving.
Answers vary
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
How do decomposers move energy and matter through an ecosystem?
Decomposers break down dead organisms to get energy, releasing waste matter as they do this. This recycles matter in an ecosystem.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
lifesaver
Give 10 points!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
5
The organisms at the top of an energy (food) pyramid are... prey, producers, consumers, OR decomposers?
consumers
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
10
What is the main function of roots?
The roots allows plants to get water and nutrients
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
What MUST plants have to grow (gain matter)?
water and air (let's talk about light)
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
What will happen to a potted plant if it is sealed inside a clear plastic bag?
It will not survive due to lack of water and air
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
25
How does matter and energy move from nonliving things to living things in an ecosystem?
Producers use nonliving energy from the sun and matter from air and water to make their own food. Consumers eat producers, so the energy & matter are passed on.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
How do producers move energy and matter through an ecosystem?
Producers get energy from sunlight to create their own food (glucose). Consumers get energy and matter by eating producers.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
25
Describe how a plant is like a system. Use science vocabulary in your description.
A plant is made of different parts (roots, stems, leaves) that work together to help the plant survive....