Definitions
The ability to do work.
Energy
An organism that gets energy by eating another organism is called a ____________.
Consumer
The process by which the liquid found in lakes, oceans and other bodies of water changes into water vapor is called ___________.
Evaporation
The process by which a plant a plant makes energy to produce food is known as __________________.
Photosynthesis
An ecosystem is made up of a _______________ containing both living and nonliving things. These can include a desert, rainforest, tundra, or ocean.
A non living chemical or physical factor in an environment that affects an ecosystem
Abiotic Factor
In a food chain that includes seaweeds, crabs, and fish, which of the three is the primary consumer?
Crabs
The process by which droplets of water that were formed by condensation mixed with dust and became heavier, causing them to fall is called _______________.
Precipitation
How do plants interact with abiotic factors?
Plants grow in soil and need water and sunlight.
How do biotic factors interact with abiotic factors in an ecosystem? Give 1 example.
An insect uses the underside of a rock for shelter.
(Other examples based on responses)
An organism that can make its own food, and provide food for another organism.
Producer
In a food chain that consists of rabbits, cactus, and snakes, which of the 3 is the producer?
Cactus
When precipitation flows down a steep surface, possibly causing weathering and erosion, this is called _____________________.
Water Runoff/Collection
How do plants rely on biotic factors?
Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination.
Abiotic Factors
When a plant seeds are moved or disbursed to an area where they can now germinate
Seed Dispersal
What is the term used to describe how organisms give and receive to support each other in the relationship?
For example: A flower depends on a bee for pollination and a bee depends on a flower for nectar.
Interdependence
The process by which water vapor cools and turns to liquid is called ___________________.
Condensation
How do other biotic factors rely on plants?
Animals use plants for food and shelter.
Plants, Rabbits, Snakes, and Insects are examples of _______________________.
Biotic Factors
The clearing of the land called, _______destroys natural habitats for the organisms that live there
Deforestation
Butterfly, Plant, Toucan, and Tiger.
Producer: Plant
Primary Consumer: Butterfly
Secondary Consumer: Toucan
Tertiary Consumer: Tiger
How might pollution impact the water cycle?
Pollution can cause acid rain, which has negative impacts on the environment.
Pollutants travel through the stages of the cycle.
During photosynthesis, a plant takes in ___________________ and releases ______________ into the environment.
Carbon Dioxide; Oxygen
How do biotic factors interact with each other? Give 1 example.
A rabbit consumes plants for food.