Define an Abiotic Factor
A non-living factor affecting species abundance and dispersal (Temperature, Sunlight, Wind, Soil Type, etc)
What is Ecology?
Ecology is a branch of science that studies the relationship between living organisms and their surroundings.
What is a producer?
Producers are living things that create their own food.
What are consumers?
Consumers are usually animals that will eat the producers.
What is a decomposer?
Decomposers are usually bacteria.
What month is Mr Prophet birthday
march
Define a Biotic Factor
A Biotic factor is any living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem. This includes both animals that consume other organisms within their ecosystem, and the organism that is being consumed.
Why is ecology important to humans?
Ecology is important to humans because it gives us info on the difference between people and nature and that's very crucial for producing food.
Are plants the ONLY producers, true or false?
False, some bacteria can also be producers.
What are 5 types of consumers?
5 types of consumers are omnivores, carnivores, herbivores and decomposers.
What do decomposers do?
Decomposers eat dead plants and animals and turn them into chemical nutrients.
What is Mr. Washington first name?
John
How does photosynthesis effect the atmosphere?
produces oxygen on earth.
who discovered ecology
Ernst Haeckel discovered ecology.
Are producers plants?
Yes, producers can be plants.
What can be a consumer?
Any animal could be a consumer.
Where do decomposers live?
top lair of the soil.
How old is Mr Prophet
35
All organisms have the same 3 requirements. What are they?
Food, water, living space,
What do you call a scientist that studies ecology?
You would call them a ecologist.
How do producers grow?
Producers grow by a process called photosynthesis.
Which one is the consumer? Rabbits,bears, or both?
The answer is both.
Can insects be decomposers, true or false?
Yes, insects can be decomposers.
How many teachers do we have at Western
toledo prep?
20
Does photosynthesis occur in all plants, true or false?
True, Photosynthesis is performed in all plants.
What is the main purpose of ecology?
The main purpose of ecology is to understand the relationship between living organisms and where they're living.
Do producers and photosynthesis work together?
Yes, photosynthesis gives the producers the food and energy it needs.
What is the difference between a primary consumer and a secondary consumer?
The difference is primary consumers eat plants and secondary consumers eat meat.
How do decomposers help the ecosystem?
Decomposers help the ecosystem by eating the dead plants and animals and they keep track of the flow of nutrients.
What is the street name that western toledo prep
is on?
Hill