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Science--Adaptations and Ecosystem Quiz Study Guide
1. What is the definition of adaptation?
2. Adaptations can be behavioral or physical.
Name a behavioral adaptation:
How does it help the organism survive?
Name a physical adaptation:
How does it help the organism survive?
3. What are the 6 basic needs that most organisms need to survive?
4. List 4 of the 8 ecosystems of North America and 1 fact about each ecosystem.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
5. Who or what can cause changes to an ecosystem?
6. What do these words mean?
a. Beneficial-
b. Neutral-
c. Detrimental-
7. Name a change that can take place in an ecosystem.
Is this change beneficial, neutral or detrimental to the ecosystem?
Explain why.