ICSE Class VIII - Ecosystem Chapter Worksheet (Answer key attached)
Total Marks: 100
Section A - Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
(Choose the correct answer)
1. Which of the following is a biotic component of an ecosystem? a) Sunlight
b) Water
c) Plants
d) Soil
2. The process by which plants prepare their own food is called: a) Respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Decomposition
d) Transpiration
3. Which of the following is a primary consumer? a) Lion
b) Grasshopper
c) Eagle
d) Snake
4. Which gas is released by plants during photosynthesis? a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
5. Which of the following is a decomposer? a) Fungi
b) Deer
c) Eagle
d) Fish
6. The largest ecosystem on Earth is: a) Desert
b) Ocean
c) Forest
d) Grassland
7. An example of a secondary consumer is: a) Rabbit
b) Tiger
c) Grass
d) Algae
8. The term ‘flora’ refers to: a) Animal species
b) Plant species
c) Decomposers
d) Bacteria
9. An example of a natural ecosystem is: a) Aquarium
b) Garden
c) Forest
d) Farm
10. Which of the following is not an abiotic component? a) Air
b) Water
c) Bacteria
d) Temperature
11. The main source of energy for an ecosystem is: a) Wind
b) Sunlight
c) Water
d) Soil
12. A food web consists of: a) A single food chain
b) Multiple interconnected food chains
c) Only producers
d) Only herbivores
13. In the energy pyramid, the highest level consists of: a) Primary consumers
b) Secondary consumers
c) Tertiary consumers
d) Producers
14. Nitrogen fixation is primarily carried out by: a) Fungi
b) Bacteria
c) Insects
d) Birds
15. The process of breaking down dead organic matter into simpler substances is known as: a) Photosynthesis
b) Decomposition
c) Transpiration
d) Respiration
Section B - Write in Correct Order (2 marks each)
16. Arrange the following components of a food chain in the correct order:
o Snake, Grass, Hawk, Rabbit
17. Arrange the following in correct order of energy flow:
o Decomposers, Herbivores, Producers, Carnivores
Section C - Matching (2 marks each)
18. Match the following:
Column A Column B
Producer Eagle
Primary Consumer Grass
Secondary Consumer Tiger
Decomposer Fungi
Section D - Name the Following (2 marks each)
19. The type of consumer that eats both plants and animals.
20. The process by which green plants make their food.
21. The gas absorbed by plants during photosynthesis.
22. The organisms responsible for breaking down organic matter.
Section E - Fill in the Blanks (2 marks each)
(Use suitable words to complete the paragraph)
23. An ecosystem consists of __________ and __________ components. The __________ are responsible for producing
their own food using sunlight, while the __________ depend on others for food. The __________ break down dead
organisms into simpler substances.
Section F - Short Answer Questions (3 marks each, 5 subparts)
24. Define an ecosystem and its types.
25. Explain the interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors.
26. What are the different trophic levels in a food chain?
27. Discuss the role of decomposers in maintaining ecological balance.
(Each question above has 5 subparts, each carrying 2 marks.)
Section G - Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
28. Explain the carbon cycle with a diagram.
29. Discuss the impact of pollution on an ecosystem and suggest conservation measures.
Section H - Answer Key
1. c) Plants
2. b) Photosynthesis
3. b) Grasshopper
4. a) Oxygen
5. a) Fungi
6. b) Ocean
7. b) Tiger
8. b) Plant species
9. c) Forest
10. c) Bacteria
11. b) Sunlight
12. b) Multiple interconnected food chains
13. c) Tertiary consumers
14. b) Bacteria
15. b) Decomposition
16. Grass → Rabbit → Snake → Hawk
17. Producers → Herbivores → Carnivores → Decomposers
18. (Matching)
o Producer → Grass
o Primary Consumer → Rabbit
o Secondary Consumer → Tiger
o Decomposer → Fungi
19. Omnivores
20. Photosynthesis
21. Carbon dioxide
22. Decomposers
23. Biotic, Abiotic, Producers, Consumers, Decomposers
