Ecology Basics Worksheet
Explore the basics of ecology for 4th graders, focusing on food chains, habitats, and environmental care.
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1. What is an ecosystem?
A group of animals
All the living and non-living things in an area
Only the plants in a forest
A type of weather
2. Which of these is a producer in a food chain?
Lion
Rabbit
Carrot plant
Bear
3. A living thing that eats other living things is called a .
4. The place where an animal or plant lives is called its .
5. break down dead plants and animals.
6. Look at the food chain below. What role does the rabbit play in this food chain?

7. All animals eat only plants.
True
False
8. Humans can impact ecosystems.
True
False
9. Name two ways you can help protect the environment.
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