Ecosystem Facts
what does an energy pyramid measure
energy that gets passed on
what is climate
all year around
what does a barometer measure
air pressure
what does a rain gauge measure
the amount of rainfall
what does a carnivore eat
only animals
what is weather
the daily amount of rainfall and daily temp
what front has a warm mass sliding over
warm front
what does the weather vane measure
direction wind is coming FROM
what does a herbivore eat
only plants
what does a decomposer do
breaks down dead animals
what is another name for the jet stream
prevailing westerlies
how much energy gets taken for the next animal
10% but it gets lower and lower
what does a thermometer measure
temperature
what does an omnivore eat
both plants and animals
who does the weather forecast
meteorologist
what front has a cold air mass sliding over
cold front
what does an anemometer measure
wind speed
what does a producer produce (Bonus pts if you know what)
its own food (Bonus: the sun)
what is a niche
an area where an animal thrives the best
what does a hygrometer measure
humidity
what stream makes North Carolina warm
gulf stream
what does a wind sock measure
wind speed and direction
how many biomes are there
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