Ecosystems
Ecosystems II
Atoms
Calculating Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
Periodic Table
100
Define what biological diversity means
Bio = Life
Diversity = Different
Biodiversity means different species of organisms in an environment.
100
What type of organism belongs in TROPHIC LEVEL 1? 
PRODUCERS
100
The two AREAS of an atom are the _____ and ____ _____.
Nucleus and Electron Cloud
100
How many PROTONS does Argon have?
18
100
The ROWS on the periodic table are called ____.
Periods
200
Having a high biodiversity means to have a ____ number of different species
Large
200
What type of consumer is found in the SECOND TROPHIC LEVEL?
PRIMARY CONSUMERS
200
Positively charged particles found in the nucleus are called..
Protons
200
How many Neutrons does Lithium have?
4
200
The COLUMNS on the periodic table are called
Groups or Families
300
Organisms that produce their own energy are called
Producers
300
Give an example of a resource plants would COMPETE with one another to obtain.
- Sunlight
- Water
- Space
300
Subatomic Particles that have NO charge are called....
Neutrons
300
How many Neutrons does Calcium (Ca) have?
20
300
The elements in group 18 are non-reactive because they have ___ VALENCE ELECTRONS
8
400
Organisms that must EAT in order to get energy are called
Consumers
400
Arrows on food webs and food chains represent ____ transferring from one organism to the next.
ENERGY
400
Subatomic particles found outside the nucleus and have no mass
Electrons
400
How many electrons does a neutral atoms of Carbon have?
6
400
Elements in the same ______ (period or group?) have similar properties.
Group
500
Describe the role of a Decomposer and give one example
Ex. Fungi
Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying plants and animals.
500
Define COMPETITION
2 or more organisms fighting for resources
500
How many electrons can fit on each energy level?
-2
-8
-18
500
How do you calculate the number of neutrons?
Atomic Mass - Atomic Number
500
Which element is found in Period 3 Group 17?
Chlorine