environmental issues science bee

Write the vocabulary word that goes with the supplied

definition. Each correct response is worth 1 point.

EstuaryThe area of water

that is a combination

of both freshwater

and saltwater.

ConsumersAnimals that get

energy from eating

other organisms.

ErosionThe process by

which the Earths’

surface gets worn

down.

MigrationThe movement of an

animal from one

location and climate

to another.

Dead ZoneThe area of the

Chesapeake Bay

containing too little

oxygen to support a

healthy ecosystem.

Something designed

to solve a problem

or meet a need.

Technology

WetlandLow lying area that

receives fresh or salt

water; its water table

is at surface level long

enough to restrict the

growth of plants

adapted to wet

condition, and promote

Organisms that use

the sun’s energy for

making their own

food.

Producers

An area of land that

captures water and

drains it to a

particular stream,

river, or lake.

Watershed

Someone who uses

science, math and

creativity to design

technologies that

solve problems.

Engineer

DecomposersOrganisms that use

waste materials and

dead organisms for

food.

Write the correct response for each question. Each

correct response is worth 2 points.

What is a renewable resource?

A resource that can be replaced

in a short time or come from a

seemingly endless supply.

Why is the blue crab unique?

It’s the only creature living in

the Chesapeake Bay that can

survive in varying levels of

salinity.

How do plants help prevent erosion

in an ecosystem?

Their roots hold the soil in the

ground, preventing erosion

Where can most of the world’s

freshwater be found?

Frozen in glaciers

Why is the Chesapeake Bay

considered a Dead Zone?

Most of the bay suffers from low

dissolved oxygen levels.

What is a non-renewable resource?

A resource that can be replaced

at only a slow rate, or not at all.

What are the three basic resources?

Sun

Soil

Water

How do pollutants affect a

watershed?

Any pollutant in a watershed

can wind up downstream in our

rivers, bays and underground

water sources, effecting the

entire watershed.

Create a food chain using the terms on the next slide. A

correct food chain is worth 4 points.

Grain

Snake

Sun

Owl Mouse

Write as many correct responses you can think of. Each

correct response is worth 2 points.

Name important functions of a

wetland.

•Habitat for many plants and animals

•Filters pollutants out of our water supply

•Adds oxygen to water

•Soaks up water to prevent floods

•Prevents or stops erosion

•Animal reproduction

•Recreation and scenery.

Name ways organisms help their

natural environment.

2 points for each correct

answer.

Name ways organisms harm their

natural environment.

2 points for each correct

answer.