Vocabulary
These organisms contain the most energy
What are Producers?
Two or more organisms of the same species.
What is a population?
This is the first plant group to grow after lava cools or a fire occurs.
What are pioneer species like mosses and lichens?
This process releases carbon into the atmosphere and is performed by both plants and animals.
What is cell respiration?
These organisms are herbivores, therefore they are called ______________ consumers.
What is primary?
Building homes in a cleared field causes this to biodiversity.
What is decreases?
A new type of fish has been discovered. It has vibration receptors on its snout and virtually nonexistent eyes. Based on these characteristics, in which part of the ocean is this fish most likely found?
What is Aphotic zone? (DEEP SEA)
Something that restricts growth in an ecosystem
What is a limiting factor?
These organisms are typically at the top of the food chain. They are called ____________ consumers.
What is tertiary?
The chemical reaction that explains why autotrophs are always at the surface of the ocean?
What is photosynthesis?
This is what happens when an ecosystem exceeds its carrying capacity.
What is population decline due to limited resources?
This type of energy comes from natural sources that can be replenished
What is a renewable resource?
An organism that absorbs toxic chemicals
What is a decomposer?
Picture this food chain: Sunflower > Insect > Mouse. What percentage of the total energy entering the system will the mouse receive?
What is .1%
This part of the water cycle increases most rapidly if Earth's temperatures rise.
What is evaporation?
Plants and animals maintain the flow of matter by this mutual gas exchange.
What is plants produce oxygen and animals produce carbon dioxide?
What is the percentage of energy LOST as it moves from producer to primary consumer to secondary consumer?
What is 90%?
Includes all of the living and non-living things in an area.
What is an ecosystem?
This is a disadvantage of using wind energy as a renewable resource.
What is, it relies on weather conditions?