Fill in the Blanks links

• The environment consists of both ___________ and non-living things.

• The ___________ refers to all parts of the Earth where living things exist.

• The biosphere is also known as the 'zone of ___________'.

• Ecosystems can be classified as terrestrial or ___________.

• All living things in an ecosystem are called ___________ components.

• Non-living things in an ecosystem are called ___________ components.

• All living things breathe ___________ to survive.

• Green plants use carbon dioxide from the air to make their own food during ___________.

• ___________ is essential for the growth and survival of plants.

• Animals get energy from the food they eat, which means they indirectly get energy from
___________.

• Living things help to maintain a balance of oxygen and ___________ in the air.

• Bacteria and fungi play a role in making the soil ___________.

• Many animals depend on plants for ___________ and ___________.

• Animals give out ___________ during respiration, which plants use for photosynthesis.

• ___________ and seed dispersal are important stages of plant reproduction.

• Earthworms help to ___________ the soil, allowing air to enter.

• A ___________ shows the sequence of transfer of nutrients and energy from one living thing
to another in an ecosystem.

• Plants are called ___________ because they produce their own food.

• Organisms that consume other living things are called ___________.

• Herbivores are also known as ___________ consumers.

• ___________ break down dead animal and plant matter and release nutrients into the soil.

• The Sun is the ___________ source of energy for all living things on Earth.

• When different food chains are interlinked, they form a ___________.

Multiple Choice Questions

• Which of the following is NOT an abiotic component of an ecosystem? a. Air b. Water c. Sunlight
d. Microorganisms

• The 'zone of life' on Earth is referred to as the: a. Ecosystem b. Biosphere c. Lithosphere d.

Atmosphere

• What do plants absorb from the soil to carry out photosynthesis? a. Oxygen b. Water c. Carbon
dioxide d. Nitrogen
• What gas do plants release during photosynthesis that is used by most living things for
respiration? a. Carbon dioxide b. Nitrogen c. Oxygen d. Methane

• Which of the following helps to make the soil fertile by breaking down dead plant and animal
matter? a. Sunlight b. Rocks c. Bacteria and fungi d. Water

• What is the role of birds and butterflies in plant reproduction? a. Eating fruits b. Providing shelter
c. Pollination d. Consuming seeds

• What do herbivores eat? a. Only other animals b. Both plants and animals c. Only plants d. Dead
animals

• Which of these organisms are considered decomposers? a. Herbivores b. Carnivores c. Bacteria

and fungi d. Omnivores

• What is the ultimate source of energy for all living things on Earth? a. The Moon b. The Sun c.
Geothermal heat d. Water

• What is formed when multiple food chains are interconnected in an ecosystem? a. A food
pyramid b. A food cycle c. A food web d. A food line

True/False

• Living things depend on both living and non-living things to survive.

• The biosphere extends only to the surface of the Earth.

• Ecosystems are comprised of only biotic components.

• Every component in an ecosystem depends on every other component either directly or

indirectly.

• Ecosystems are always stable and are not affected by global warming or pollution.

• All living things take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide during respiration.

• Animals directly use sunlight to get energy.

• Abiotic components like air and water do not depend on biotic components.

• Plants depend on animals for carbon dioxide.

• Some bacteria in the soil convert nitrogen in the air into salts that plants can use.

• A food chain shows multiple pathways of energy transfer in an ecosystem.

• Carnivores are animals that eat only plants.

• Primary consumers are always herbivores.

• Decomposers release nutrients back into the soil.

Answer
Fill in the Blanks

• The environment consists of both living and non-living things.

• The biosphere refers to all parts of the Earth where living things exist.

• The biosphere is also known as the 'zone of life'.

• Ecosystems can be classified as terrestrial or aquatic.

• All living things in an ecosystem are called biotic components.

• Non-living things in an ecosystem are called abiotic components.

• All living things breathe air to survive.

• Green plants use carbon dioxide from the air to make their own food during photosynthesis.

• Soil is essential for the growth and survival of plants.

• Animals get energy from the food they eat, which means they indirectly get energy from
sunlight.

• Living things help to maintain a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air.

• Bacteria and fungi play a role in making the soil fertile.

• Many animals depend on plants for food and shelter.

• Animals give out carbon dioxide during respiration, which plants use for photosynthesis.

• Pollination and seed dispersal are important stages of plant reproduction.

• Earthworms help to aerate the soil, allowing air to enter.

• A food chain shows the sequence of transfer of nutrients and energy from one living thing to
another in an ecosystem.

• Plants are called producers because they produce their own food.

• Organisms that consume other living things are called consumers.

• Herbivores are also known as primary consumers.

• Decomposers break down dead animal and plant matter and release nutrients into the soil.

• The Sun is the ultimate source of energy for all living things on Earth.

• When different food chains are interlinked, they form a food web.

Multiple Choice Questions

• Which of the following is NOT an abiotic component of an ecosystem? d. Microorganisms

(Microorganisms are listed under biotic components)

• The 'zone of life' on Earth is referred to as the: b. Biosphere

• What do plants absorb from the soil to carry out photosynthesis? b. Water (Plants use water
from the soil for photosynthesis)
• What gas do plants release during photosynthesis that is used by most living things for
respiration? c. Oxygen

• Which of the following helps to make the soil fertile by breaking down dead plant and animal
matter? c. Bacteria and fungi

• What is the role of birds and butterflies in plant reproduction? c. Pollination

• What do herbivores eat? c. Only plants (Herbivores are defined as primary consumers, which
implies they eat plants)

• Which of these organisms are considered decomposers? c. Bacteria and fungi

• What is the ultimate source of energy for all living things on Earth? b. The Sun

• What is formed when multiple food chains are interconnected in an ecosystem? c. A food web

True/False

• Living things depend on both living and non-living things to survive. True

• The biosphere extends only to the surface of the Earth. False (It extends from deep under the
ocean to high mountains.)

• Ecosystems are comprised of only biotic components. False (They have both biotic and abiotic
components.)

• Every component in an ecosystem depends on every other component either directly or

indirectly. True

• Ecosystems are always stable and are not affected by global warming or pollution. False
(Ecosystems are "very delicate" and affected by global warming, deforestation, pollution, etc.)

• All living things take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide during respiration. True

• Animals directly use sunlight to get energy. False (Animals get energy from the food they eat,
indirectly from sunlight.)

• Abiotic components like air and water do not depend on biotic components. False (Biotic
components help maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air, and contribute to
soil fertility, which is related to water absorption.)

• Plants depend on animals for carbon dioxide. True

• Some bacteria in the soil convert nitrogen in the air into salts that plants can use. True

• A food chain shows multiple pathways of energy transfer in an ecosystem. False (A food chain
shows a single sequence; a food web shows multiple pathways.)

• Carnivores are animals that eat only plants. False (Carnivores eat other living things.)

• Primary consumers are always herbivores. True

• Decomposers release nutrients back into the soil. True