Cycles in the Ecosystem
What is it called when gas becomes a liquid?
Condensation
the process of one ecosystem changing into a new and different ecosystem
Name one difference and one similarity between the tropical and temperate rain forest.
temperate rain forest - a biome with a lot of rain, fog, and a cool climate
known for mild winters and cool summers near large water bodies a great variety of life can be found in this biome
tropical rain forest - a hot, humid biome near the equator, known for heavy rainfall and great diversity of life
What percent of the earth is fresh water?
3%
What is the name of the astronaut we are reading about in a View of the Earth?
John Glenn
Rain, Sleet, Snow, Hail
What is the definition of endangered species?
a species that is in danger of becoming extinct
Name the 6 major Earth land biomes
desert
tundra
taiga
rainforest
deciduous forest
grassland
The Oceanic zone is divided into two zones...what are they?
bathyal zone
abyssal zone
Give an example of a simile.
using Like or As
What is compost made of?
mixture of dead organic material, used as fertilizer
Name one natural cause of change in the ecosystem and one human caused
Natural - volcano lava flow, beavers, algae blooms, tree growth
Human Caused - Pollution, building more houses
What are 2 biomes found in Minnesota? (be specific)
Prairie Grasslands, Deciduous Forest
Why do animals go into the estuaries to lay eggs/have babies?
It is more protected for them when developing.
What is my husband's name?
Mike
Where does runoff end up?
Rivers and Streams
What is the first community living in a lifeless area called?
pioneer community
What biome do American prairies and African savannas fall under?
Grasslands
Name two jobs of the estuary
soaks up extra water during storms
filters rivers with tree roots
slows water flow to trap nutrition and pollution
allows for clean water to run into the ocean
114,754,900,000
What is transpiration?
water evaporating from a plant
What is the difference between endangered species and a threatened species?
Threatened means it is close to being endangered and endangered means almost extinct.
What is the layer of permanently frozen soil, only a few inches under the topsoil called.
Permafrost
Where do large active swimmers live?
Nekton
What is 345 x 67?
23,115