2. Coral reefs ecosystem is an interactive area of coral reef development. What do you think is the role of coral reefs in this ecosystem?
A. It serves as tourist attraction.
B. It provides a shallow part of the water. C. It contains minerals that are deposited under water.
D. It serves as the habitat, hatchery, and nursery of different marine animals.
3. Why do mangrove plants survive in salty water?
A. It has roots that can filter salt water and excrete salt in their leaves
B. It has roots that are often exposed above water.
C. It has strong trunk and roots.
D. It can filter sea water.
4. An ecosystem has different organisms that may serve as producers, consumers, or decomposers. Which among these examples is considered as the producer in the coral reef ecosystem?
A. algae
B. coral
C. mangrove
D. small fish
5. Our government has been pushing different activities to protect and conserve our ecosystem. What do you think is the goal of the government?
A. To maintain the biodiversity of the area.
B. To control the extinction of animals. C. To expand the protected areas.
D. To increase trees population.
6. In an ecosystem each living and non-living thing plays a big role, what do you think is the role of crustaceans like crabs in the mangrove ecosystem?
A. They attach themselves to the roots of mangroves.
B. They help break down leaf litter through grazing.
C. They serve as food of other animals.
D. They find food in the water.
7. Ecosystem is composed of different living organisms and its environment. Why do you think an ecosystem should have different kinds of organisms?
A. To support the greatest variety of organisms over the longest period.
B. To support the abiotic components of the environment.
C. To protect the biotic components of the environment
D. To provide food for the plants.
8. Our environment has been suffering from destruction due to human activities and leads to loss of habitat. Which among these activities will help restore their habitat?
A. Buying products made from the body parts of animals.
B. Building man made sanctuaries.
C. Mangrove rehabilitation
D. Deforestation 12