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Unit 4

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, diagram questions, and calculation/data questions related to ecosystems, specifically focusing on the Sonoran Desert, intruder species, bioaccumulation, and the differences between desert and rainforest ecosystems. It covers definitions, examples, adaptations, and the effects of toxins on food chains and native species. The questions aim to assess understanding of ecological concepts and their implications in various environments.

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Unit 4

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, diagram questions, and calculation/data questions related to ecosystems, specifically focusing on the Sonoran Desert, intruder species, bioaccumulation, and the differences between desert and rainforest ecosystems. It covers definitions, examples, adaptations, and the effects of toxins on food chains and native species. The questions aim to assess understanding of ecological concepts and their implications in various environments.

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. An ecosystem is made up of:


A) Only living things
B) Only non-living things
C) Living and non-living things interacting
D) Animals only

2. The Sonoran Desert is known for:


A) High rainfall
B) Extreme temperatures and limited water
C) Thick forests
D) Flooded wetlands

3. Which is NOT an example of an ecosystem?


A) A forest
B) A lake
C) A desert
D) A school building

4. An intruder species is a species that:


A) Lives naturally in its environment
B) Is harmless to its ecosystem
C) Enters a new ecosystem and may cause harm
D) Only eats plants

5. Bioaccumulation refers to:


A) The breakdown of toxic chemicals
B) The increase of toxic substances up a food chain
C) The movement of animals across habitats
D) The flow of energy in an ecosystem

✅ SECTION B – Short Answer Questions


6. Define “ecosystem.”
7. List two living and two non-living components of an ecosystem.

8. Describe one adaptation of an animal in the Sonoran Desert.

9. What is meant by an “intruder species”?

10. Give one example of a toxic substance that can bioaccumulate.

11. The Sonoran Desert experiences very hot days and cold nights.
(a) Explain why plants need special adaptations to survive there.
(b) Give two adaptations of cacti.

12. Describe the difference between a desert ecosystem and a rainforest ecosystem.
13. A new fish species is introduced accidentally into a lake.
(a) Explain what might happen to native species.
(b) Suggest why this intruder might out-compete others.

14. Explain how bioaccumulation affects top predators.


Toxins increase at each trophic level → top predators end up with the highest concentration →
causes illness, reproductive problems, or death.

✅ SECTION D – Diagram Questions


15. Draw a simple food chain found in the Sonoran Desert.

16. On a food chain, draw arrows showing the direction of energy flow.

17. Draw a bar chart showing toxin levels increasing up a food chain (bioaccumulation).

✅ SECTION E – Calculation / Data Questions


18. The toxin levels in a food chain are shown below:

• Plant: 2 units
• Insect: 8 units
• Frog: 15 units
• Snake: 30 units

(a) Which organism is most affected by bioaccumulation?


(b) Explain why.
19. Why do deserts often have low biodiversity compared to rainforests?

20. If an intruder plant species grows very fast, what might happen to the native plants?

21. Explain why bioaccumulation is dangerous even in small amounts of chemicals.

22. A student says: “Intruder species are always harmful.”


Do you agree? Explain.

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