The natural surroundings in which living things live is called the ___.

Environment

True or False: Soil is considered a living component of the environment.

False. Soil is a non-living component of the environment.

Plants depend on ___ from the air to make food.

Carbon dioxide

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

70%

Riddle: I provide support for plants and shelter for some animals, but I am not alive. What am I?

Soil

Fill in the blank: ___ and ___ are necessary for plants to survive and grow.

Water and sunlight

Define Interdependence.

Interdependence refers to the dependence of living and non-living components on each other within an environment.

Animals depend on plants primarily for ___, ___, and ___.

Food, oxygen, and shelter

What role do animal wastes and dead bodies play in the ecosystem?

They provide nutrients to the soil, which helps plants grow.

Riddle: I help plants reproduce by scattering seeds, but I am not a plant. What am I?

Animals like birds and squirrels

How do insects and birds contribute to fruit production in plants?

They suck nectar from flowers, which helps in the pollination process necessary for fruit production.

True or False: Birds build nests on the ground for laying their eggs.

False. Birds build nests in trees to lay their eggs.

Throwing garbage in inappropriate places leads to ___ in the environment.

Pollution

Riddle: I am often found in rivers, yet I am a waste. I can pollute without a trace. What am I?

Chemical waste

What role does burning fossil fuels play in environmental pollution?

Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants into the air,  which causes air pollution and climate change.