About this Study Set
This study set covers Ecology through
20 practice questions.
Foundational concepts regarding ecosystems, food chains, and habitats for primary school students. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Elementary Ecology Basics study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which of these is a non-living part of an ecosystem?
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A
A bird
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B
A rock
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C
A tree
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D
A fish
2
What do plants use from the sun to make their own food?
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A
Soil
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B
Energy
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C
Water
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D
Oxygen
3
What do we call an animal that only eats plants?
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A
Herbivore
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B
Carnivore
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C
Omnivore
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D
Decomposer
4
Which of these is a living thing?
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A
Water
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B
Sunlight
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C
Grass
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D
Sand
5
What is the primary source of energy for almost all ecosystems?
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A
The Moon
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B
The Wind
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C
The Sun
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D
The Ocean
6
Which animal is a predator that hunts for its food?
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A
A sheep
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B
A cow
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C
A lion
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D
A rabbit
7
Where does a fish naturally live and get what it needs to survive?
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A
Its habitat
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B
A city
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C
A library
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D
A car
8
What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?
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A
Herbivores
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B
Omnivores
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C
Carnivores
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D
Producers
9
What helps break down dead plants and animals to enrich the soil?
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A
Sunlight
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B
Decomposers
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C
Predators
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D
Herbivores
10
Which of these animals is an example of a carnivore?
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A
Horse
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B
Shark
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C
Koala
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D
Sheep
11
What is a group of living things and their non-living environment working together called?
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A
An ecosystem
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B
A house
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C
A galaxy
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D
A school
12
What do plants release into the air that humans and animals need to breathe?
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A
Carbon dioxide
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B
Oxygen
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C
Dust
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D
Nitrogen
13
Which of these is a natural home for a desert animal?
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A
The ocean
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B
A snowy mountain
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C
A hot, sandy area
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D
A rainforest
14
What part of a plant usually grows underground and absorbs water?
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A
Leaves
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B
Flowers
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C
Roots
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D
Stem
15
What is a simple path showing how energy moves from one living thing to another?
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A
Food chain
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B
Traffic light
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C
Road map
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D
Circle
16
Which of these is a cold, icy habitat?
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A
Tropical jungle
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B
Antarctica
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C
Desert
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D
Grassland
17
What do bees collect from flowers to help plants reproduce?
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A
Pollen
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B
Rocks
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C
Water
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D
Soil
18
What is a large area of land with similar climate, plants, and animals called?
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A
A biome
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B
A store
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C
A classroom
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D
A vehicle
19
Which of these animals would most likely be found in a freshwater river?
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A
A camel
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B
A frog
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C
A kangaroo
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D
A polar bear
20
What is the role of a producer in a food chain?
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A
To eat other animals
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B
To make its own food
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C
To clean the water
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D
To hunt insects
