The Basics
What is the study of Ecosystems?
Ecology
When two or more species compete for the same resource it is called....
Competition
What are the three major roles organisms play in an ecosystem
Producers, Consumers, Decomposers
TRUE OR FALSE: Hunting seasons were created by ecologists to keep ecosystems stable
TRUE
What is something called that creates its own food?
Producer
What do we call all the living/non-living factors within a specific area?
Ecosystem
Predator/Prey
Name two factors that are required for a population to be considered stable
TRUE OR FALSE: Nothing bad will happen if a species leaves its current ecosystem for another
FALSE
What is something called that consumes other organisms for its food?
Consumer
What is a scientist called who studies ecosystems?
Ecologist
When two species work together, and both benefit from the relationship, this is called
TRUE OR FALSE: Human activities can cause an ecosystem to become unstable
TRUE
What is the most accurate way to show energy flowing through an ecosystem
Food Web
Population
Give an example of a Biotic factor within an Ecosystem.
Biotic Factor
Which interaction is being displayed in the following example: A lioness hunts antelope at a watering hole
Predator/Prey
When a population is considered stable it has reached its
Carrying Capacity
The Plover Bird and Alligator is an example of what ecosystem interaction
Mutualism
What is the name for an organism that breaks down once living organisms and returns their nutrients to the environment?
Decomposers
A rock is an example of what type of factor within an Ecosystem?
Abiotic Factor
What is it called when one species is benefiting from another, but the other species is being harmed in the process?
Parasitic relationship
Hurricane, Tornado, Typhoon, Tidal Wave, Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruption, Drought
Give 3 examples of some benefits that ecosystems provide for the world
Hiking, Boating, Camping, Clean Water, Tourism
What is inversion?
Air trapped in a valley