Energy Flow I
The earths ecosystem
What is the biosphere
A polar bear's white coat is an example of this.
What is adaptation.
Organisms that breakdown other organisms
What is a decomposer
The relationship between two different types of organisms
What is symbiosis
Made up of both biotic and abiotic factors.
What is ecosystem.
An organism that gets eaten by other animals.
What is prey.
The process that plants use to get rid of extra water.
What is transpiration
Includes all the living things (plants, animals, organisms) in a given area, interacting with each other and also with their nonliving environments (weather, sun, soil, climate).
What is an ecosystem
A relationship between 2 animals in which one animal obtains food from the other without helping or hurting it.
What is commensalism.
The buildup of water vapour to the point that is starts to come back to the earth is called
What is precipitation
Which animal completes the food chain below: plankton, ________, whale. a) frog b) seagull c) shark d) krill
What is D - krill.
Barnacles grow on the back of a whale. They gain a home and the whale is not hurt. This is an example of what type of symbiotic relationship.
What is commensalism.
Which animal is an omnivore: A) frog B) deer C) tiger D) raccoon
What is raccoon.
The first species to exist in a place that was previously uninhabited. Prepares that way for others by breaking down rocks
What is Pioneer Species
A community with stable, diverse species - not easily replaced
What is climax community
Living things in an ecosystem.
What is biotic factors.
Non-living things in an ecosystem.
What is abiotic factors.
A ____________ lives in or on a host organism and benefits from the relationship while harming its host.
What is parasite. (Example: tick/dog)
The basic needs at must be met for all organisms in order to survive are (5 in total)
What is water, energy, food, oxygen and suitable living conditions
The cycle that factories contribute to and plants need to survive
What is the carbon cycle
When an animal is able to blend in with its background.
What is camouflage? (ex: Artic fox and snow)
There are more _________ than carnivores in a typical ecosystem.
What is herbivore.
One thing that humans are doing to help ease their Ecological Footprint
What is: nature bridges, toad tunnels etc
The spines and thick outer covering on a cactus would be an example of what type on an adaptation?
What is structural adaptation.
If this group is harmed in the food pyramid, all other organisms are affected
What is producers