E-GAMES

•Competency

Describe populations, communities,

and ecosystems
Read the passage.
Then answer the
question below
.
 In the Sandhills region of Nebraska, a grassy prairie
rows on sand dunes. The roots of grasses, such as the
prairie sandreed, help hold the sand in place.
Greater prairie chickens roam through the grasses
eating seeds, leaves, and insects. Adult prairie chickens are prey
for coyotes, great horned owls, and red-
tailed hawks. Their eggs can be eaten by raccoons,
skunks, and red foxes.
Which of the following best describes
an ecosystem on a prairie in Nebraska?

A.the red foxes

B.the seeds, the leaves, and the

insects
C.the sand dunes, the prairie sandreed,
and the greater prairie chickens