Habitat Questions

1. The similarity between ALL microhabitats and biomes is

Both always have trees

Both always have fish

Both always have the same temperature

Both always have biotic and abiotic factors

Both micro-habitats and biomes are ecosystems and ALL ecosystems have biotic (living) and abotic (non-living) parts.

Explanation

Both micro-habitats and biomes are ecosystems and ALL ecosystems have biotic (living) and abotic (non-living) parts.

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2. The primary difference between microhabitats and biomes is microhabitats are -

Larger

Smaller

The same size

None of the above

A micro-habitat can be as small as the space under a rock and a biome can be as large as a whole continent.

Explanation

A micro-habitat can be as small as the space under a rock and a biome can be as large as a whole continent.

3. Which would not be considered a micro-habitat?

Fish aquarium

Ocean

Decaying log

Bee hive

Remember, micro-habitats are very small ecosystems.

Explanation

Remember, micro-habitats are very small ecosystems.

4. Tundra are very harsh environments often with below freezing temperatures and are covered in ice and snow most of the year. Because of these conditions there are only a few times during the year when an abundance of food is available for consumers Such a habitat will most likely be suitable or best for organisms that –

Need to consume food daily

Store large quantities of water internally

Hibernate or sleep for most of the year

Have no fur to keep warm

5. Why are savannas (also known as grasslands) well suited to support large herbivores?

There is little biodiversity on a savanna

Grasses are abundant on a savanna

Savannas are dry and hot

Savannas suffer from drought

Herbivores are are animals that eat grass.

Explanation

Herbivores are are animals that eat grass.

6. Scientists studying two ecosystems observe different varieties of organisms in the two areas. Which of the following factors would least likely contribute to the differing varieties of organisms in these two habits?

Climate

Soil type

Water resources

Wind

The type of climate, soil type and amount of water will determine what living things can live in an area.

Explanation

The type of climate, soil type and amount of water will determine what living things can live in an area.

7. Some plants have stems that can hold water for extended periods and carry on photosynthesis, with almost no leaves. In which type of habitat would this be important?

Grassland

Rain forest

Swamp

Desert

Desert do not get a lot of rainfall, so plants like cactus survive by being able to hold water from times when it is not raining.

Explanation

Desert do not get a lot of rainfall, so plants like cactus survive by being able to hold water from times when it is not raining.

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