Test your knowledge and see how you score!

1. The transfer of energy from plants through a series of animals as shown below is called…

    photosynthesis

    adaptation

    the food chain

    habitat

2. Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

    True

    False

3. Habitats for animals must include which of the following:

    food

    water

    shelter and places to raise young

    all of the above

4. What is an extinct species?

    a species that is in danger of dying out completely

    a species that has died out completely

    a species that is sick

    a species that is rare

5. Most of the electricity in the U.S. is generated through solar power.

    True

    False

6. Composting saves landfill space.

    True

    False

7. Which of the following is a renewable resource?

    oil

    iron ore

    trees

    coal

8. As human population _______, the diversity and number of plants and animals decreases.

    decreases

    increases

    stabilizes

9. Litter is a type of pollution.

    True

    False

10. Water is found in which of the following:

    clouds

    streams and rivers

    plants and animals

    all of the above