Ecosystems
Biotic or abiotic? - An Oak Tree
Biotic
What does 'El nino' translate to?
Which of Earth's systems includes the Water cycle?
All of them.
What does 'la nina' translate to?
'The girl'
What do trees absorb?
Carbon dioxide (Co2)
Name three organisms you might find in an ocean ecosystem.
Phytoplankton, fish, clams, algae, coral, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: 'El nino' occurs when ocean waters are COLDER on average than they normally are.
FALSE. They occur when oceans are warmer
Which of Earth's systems contains all living organisms?
Biosphere
What is the primary effect of melting polar ice caps?
Rising sea levels
What do trees release?
Oxygen (o2)
Name an example of an apex predator.
Lion, eagle, humans, etc.
What causes the atmosphere to become warmer?
Carbon dioxide emissions. (Co2)
Name Earth's four systems.
Atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is a process that warms the Earth's surface when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and prevent the heat from escaping back into space.
Trees create nutrients through the process of:
Photosynthesis
What is a primary consumer?
An organism that only eats producers. (Plants)
What absorbs 90% of the Earth's trapped heat?
Oceans
Which system are human beings apart of?
Biosphere
Why is oil also called 'fossil fuels'?
It comes from the bones of fossilized dinosaurs
Name TWO negative effects of deforestation.
More carbon emissions, the destruction of ecosystems, droughts, famine.
What is an example of a 'pioneer species'?
Moss or lichen
How will 'el nino' effect Connecticut's weather?
More rain
What percentage of the Earth's water is in the ocean?
97%
Name 3 non-oil sources of energy
Wind, solar, nuclear, electric.
How many trees are there in Connecticut?
600 million+