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Things found in an Ecosystem
Ecosystem Interactions
The Andes
Mr. M Trivia!
100
This is what we call the place where all the living and nonliving things interact
An Ecosystem
100
What do Herbivore, Carnivore, and Omnivore mean?
Plant Eater
Meat Eater
Everything Eater!
100
An organism that eats only meat.
What is a carnivore?
100
Give a detailed description of how the Andes mountains were formed?
The Andes were formed by tectonic activity whereby earth is uplifted as one plate (oceanic crust) subducts under another plate (continental crust).
100
What states does Mr. Martin own homes in?
Minnesota and Florida
200
When plants use the the sun's energy, water, and carbon monoxide to make their own food.
What is photosynthesis?
200
What 4 types of organisms make up a trophic pyramid?
Producers, Consumers, Predators, and Decomposers
200
Tapeworms are known to grow up to a foot long inside humans which can lead to health concerns or even death of the host.
What is a parasite?
200
Why do volcanoes erupt. Please give a detailed answer.
Volcanoes erupt when molten rock called magma rises to the surface. Magma is formed when the earth's mantle melts. Melting may happen where tectonic plates are pulling apart or where one plate is pushed down under another. Magma is lighter than rock so rises towards the Earth's surface.
200
Where were Mr. Martin's children born?
Brazil
300
Which of these individuals graduated from College? Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Bill Gates (Microsoft), Elon Musk (Tesla)
Elon Musk
300
Define keystone species and give an example (other than a wolf!)
A keystone species is an organism that helps define an entire ecosystem. Without its keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.
300
When an organism is stalked, killed and eaten by another organism.
What is a Predator Prey relationship?
300
Mechanical and Chemical geological processes.
What is weathering?
300
How many siblings does Mr. Martin have?
2 sisters!
400
Fungi are an example of this.
Decomposers
400
Why are there different organisms living in different ecosystems across the globe?
Due to the movement of the Earth's plates, and the position of the Earth in respect to the sun at different moments of the year, there are a varying amount of resources available (like minerals, water, etc). This is the primary cause for why particular organisms evolved to live in different habitats.
400
Relationship between two organisms in which both benefit each other.
What is Commensalism?
400
An area surrounding the pacific ocean comprised of the presence of volcanos and frequent earthquakes.
What is the ring of fire?
400
What country did Mr. Martin live in prior to Singapore?
Korea
500
Largest employer in the world.
What is a Walmart?
500
What does the dotted line "K" represent in this graph?
The Carrying Capacity
500
Describe an example of a trophic cascade that does NOT involve wolves!
Answers will vary
500
The Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) — Also known as the Galapagos albatross, these medium-sized albatrosses breed in the Galápagos archipelago and head to the coast of Peru and Ecuador during non-breeding season.
Would this animal be better off in a zoo or a nature reserve and why?
Answers will vary
500
How OLD is Mr. Martin?? (be careful... :P)
48!