spheres
What 2 spheres interact when precipitation is happening ?
hydrosphere and atmosphere
Which type of organism uses photosynthesis for food/energy ?
producers
What is the act of water falling from clouds called?
precipitation/rain
What percentage of energy is transferred through organisms?
10%
What gas is mainly released from burning fossil fuels and is the main cause of climate change?
carbon dioxide(co2)
What are the names of the 5 spheres?
biosphere geosphere atmosphere hydrosphere and cryosphere
Humans are an example of this type of consumer that eats meat and plants?
omnivores
What organism makes nitrogen in the air usable?
bacteria
What level of the energy pyramid has the most available energy?
producers
saving energy by turning off lights in your house reduces the burning of?
fossil fuels
Which part of the atmosphere does the greenhouse effect warm up?
troposphere
What are decomposers and what purpose do they serve in their ecosystem?
decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into their ecosystem
Name a negative impact on the phosphorus cycle from farming
excess use of fertilizers
What percentage of energy does a secondary consumer get from the original producer ?
1% of the energy
planting trees, and using renewable energy are examples of?
sustainable solutions