Definitions
What is an ecosystem?
Is a biological community of interacting organisms in an environment.
What are the three animal classifications based on what they eat
Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
What are three different types of matter cycling
Water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle
Tertiary Succession is the third time an ecosystem goes on a land
False
What does biotic and abiotic mean
Biotic = Alive
Abiotic = Not Alive
What is an invasive species, how does it 'invade', what effects does it have
- non-native species introduced into another ecosystem
- intentionally or accidentally
- negative impacts as the ecosystem has not evolved for this species allowing it to do whatever it wants
Name three different types of environmental impacts caused by humans
pollution, urban development, invasive species, etc.
Which one does not belong:
Producer, Apex Predator, Primary Consumer, Prey
Prey
What is succession. Primary and secondary
Primary: Brand New
Secondary: Rebuilding
what are the different levels of the biomass pyramid
Apex Predator
Tertiary Consumer
Secondary Consumer
Primary Consumer
Producer
How can we positively or negatively impact biodiversity within ecosystems. 3 examples
Carrying Capacity is the minimum population size of an ecosystem
False