Terms and Definitions
a group of closely related organisms (individuals) that are very similar to each other
Species
is a specific feature of an individual
Trait
is a physical area that is inhabited by a particular species
a habitat
give an example of a non-living part of an ecosystem
soil, water, rocks, wind, sun, etc.
provides energy for an organism to survive
food
a change in a species group based on the area or space they live in
Adaptive Radiation
is the change of a population of organisms from one generation to the next
Evolution
these are differences in individuals within a species
variations
shows how energy flows from producers like grass to primary consumers like rabbits, and then to secondary consumers like foxes
food chain
give two things an organism needs to survive
space, food, water, access to resources
a system that has formed through the interactions among different living and non-living parts of an area
Ecosystem
Give an example of an adaptation
(multiple correct answers)
when a trait from an organism is chosen to be passed on
selective breeding
are the effect that living and non-living things have on one another
interactions
True/False:
The pyramid of Biomass represents the total weight of organisms at each trophic level, typically showing a larger biomass at the bottom
True
a graphical representation of the feeding patterns and energy flow between organisms in ecosystems
Ecological Pyramid
Success is based on an individual's ability to do this
survive the longest and reproduce more
he developed the Theory of Evolution
Charles Darwin
are organisms that eat meat (primary and secondary consumers) as well as plants (producers)
Omnivores
is the breakdown or decay of living things
Decomposition
the amount of different living things in an ecosystem
Biodiversity
Give a factor that could contribute to the reduction of a population in an area
(multiple correct responses)
says only one population may occupy the same role in a given habitat
The Niche Rule
is at the top of the food chain
tertiary consumer
is a very important interaction between producers (plants) and the non-living parts of the ecosystem
Photosynthesis