Big Test 2

Question 1

What are plants called in a food web?

Answer 1

Producers

Question 2

What are animals called in food webs?

Answer 2

Consumers

Question 3

What is fungi or bacteria called in a food web?

Answer 3

Decomposers

Question 4

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Answer 4

A food web is a lot more complex. Also it reflects reality whilst the food chain is theoretical.

Question 5

What is an ecosystem?

Answer 5

An ecosystem has different living and non-living components interacting with each other

Question 6

Is an ocean an ecosystem?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Is a jungle an ecosystem?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Is a fish bowl an ecosystem?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

How does the climate effect the soil?

Answer 9

It effects how thick and rich the soil is, additionally rock wethers fastest in hot, damp climates.

Question 10

How does the climate effect the vegetation?

Answer 10

The plants adapt to the climate and soil. Plants grow in a wet, sunny environment.

Question 11

How does the climate effect the animals?

Answer 11

The animals have adapted to feeding on plants and other animals (all of its food can be effected)

Question 12

List the eight biomes

Answer 12

Tundra. Taiga (coniferous forest). Temperate deciduous forest. Shrubland. Savanna. Desert. Rainforest. Grassland (Chaparral?)

Question 13

How is the baobab tree adapted to the savanna?

Answer 13

Waxy and fally-offy leaves to stop water loss. Thick trunk to store water. Fire resistant bark. Leaves are high to stop them being eaten.

Question 14

How is a giraffe adapted to the savanna?

Answer 14

Horns can be used to fight. Long and rough tongue to help reach leaves and to stop damaging spines. Long neck to help reach leaves. Camouflage coat to blend into the savanna. Long tail can swat insects away. Long eyelashes help protect eyes from plants’ spines.