15 Questions
What does an ecosystem consist of?
Living and non-living things that interact with each other in a specific location
What provides oxygen for the fish in the aquarium ecosystem?
Aquatic plants
What do rocks provide for the fish in the aquarium ecosystem?
Shelter
What prevents overgrowth in the aquarium ecosystem?
Fish nibbling at the plants
What can alter the stability of an ecosystem?
Environmental changes
What is one example of a natural disturbance that can force change upon an ecosystem?
Fires
How can an unbalanced ecosystem be created?
By natural disturbances
What are examples of natural disturbances mentioned in the text?
Diseases, severe storms, and volcanic activity
How did the blizzard affect the aquarium in the text?
It caused the water temperature to drop below what the fish needed to survive
What is an example of a human disturbance mentioned in the text?
Chemical pollution
How did the five-year-old cousin impact the aquarium in the text?
By repeatedly dumping fish food, causing the water to turn cloudy
What effect do natural disturbances usually have on ecosystems, according to the text?
The effects are usually temporary and the ecosystem will eventually recover
What is an example of an ecosystem that has adapted to become dependent on natural disturbances?
Longleaf pine forests depending on occasional fires
What is the main impact of human disturbances on ecosystems, as mentioned in the text?
Most human impact is negative because it places undue pressure on ecosystems to adapt
How does the text describe the recovery of ecosystems after natural events?
Ecosystems may eventually recover, including new plants and animals that balance out the ecosystem
Test your knowledge of ecosystem balance with this quiz! Explore the interactions between living and non-living components in a specific environment. Learn about the delicate balance that sustains diverse ecosystems.
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