The average conditions of the atmosphere (temperature & precipitation) in a particular area over a long period of time
climate
100
An interaction in which an animal feeds on plants
Herbivory
100
THIS type of succession begins on bare rock
Primary succession
100
This biome has long, cold winters, moderate precipitation and is characterized by conifers
Boreal Forest
100
You are NOT likely to find phytoplankton or algae in THIS aquatic zone
Aphotic
200
This climate zone is found closest to the Equator
Tropical
200
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed or helped
Commensalism
200
THIS type of succession can occur relatively quickly
Secondary Succession
200
These tall landforms are not classified into a major biome
Mountains
200
A wetland that contains a mixture of fresh water and salt water
Estuary
300
This climate zone receives the least amount of direct sunlight
Temperate
300
The range of physical and biological conditions in which an organism lives and the way it uses these conditions
Niche
300
This would most likely occur after a lava flow
Primary Succession
300
This biome has mild year-round temperatures, abundant rain in the fall, winter and spring, and is categorized by large conifers such as fir, spruce and redwoods
Northwestern Coniferous Forest
300
THIS marine ecosystem contains the fewest photosynthetic producers
Open Ocean
400
Earth has three main climate zones because of the differences in latitude and THIS
Solar Energy
400
A decline of a predator population would result in THIS of its prey population
Increase
400
These are the first organisms to repopulate an area affected by a volcanic eruption
Pioneer Species
400
The biome WE live in.
Temperate Forest
400
Barnacles and seaweed can be found living in THIS marine ecosystem, which is submerged in saltwater at high tide and exposed to air and sunlight at low tide
Intertidal zone
500
A natural phenomenon that maintains Earth’s temperature range
Greenhouse effect
500
No two species can occupy the same niche in the same habitat at the same time because of THIS
Competitive Exclusion Principle
500
THIS species of tree is found in northern Michigan and is a pioneer species after forest fires occur
Jack Pine
500
This biome is warm year-round, has seasonal rainfall and grasses that grow from their bases
Tropical Grassland/Savannah
500
The zones of marine ecosystems are determined by THESE 2 criteria