1. The second snake
2. The hawk
3. The prairie dog
4. All the animals that are herbivores
5. If there were no more hawks in the food web, other bird and rodent populations would likely increase.
6. A group of organisms of a single species living in a particular area
7. Organisms that break down complex compounds into simpler ones
8. All living and nonliving things in an area
9. The particular environment in which a particular organism is adapted to live
10. The specific role of an organism within its habitat
11. An animal that eats both plants and animals
12. Members of a single species that occupy a continuous area (or a jar)
13. Animals that feed only on other organisms
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ecosystem worksheet answer key.