Biosphere
What do we call the region of the earth that encompasses all living organisms: plants, animals and bacteria?
the biosphere
What is another name for the Water Cycle?
the Hydrological Cycle
How many types of climates are there?
4
How many types of Biodiversity are there?
3
Succession that begins with a barren landscape is known as what kind of succession?
primary succession
The biosphere is divided into large areas known as what?
biomes
Why is the Oxygen Cycle an important cycle in an ecosystem?
because living things need oxygen to carry out cellular activities to survive
What type of climate is known for extremely cold temperatures and limited precipitation, and found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions?
a polar climate
What do prairie dog homes provide?
Abandoned prairie dog homes provide homes for snakes, lizards and toads.
Tapeworms living in the intestines of animals, where the tapeworm benefits by getting nutrients and the animal is harmed, is what kind of symbiosis?
parasitism
Ecosystems are made up of what?
communities
In the Nitrogen Cycle, the conversion of nitrogen can be carried out through both biological and __?__ processes.
physical
What type of climate is marked by very little precipitation, leading to arid or semi-arid conditions, and found in regions with high evaporation rates.
dry climates
Which of the 3 diversities refers to the variation in genes and genetic makeup within a species, which is crucial for a population's ability to adapt to changing environments and survive?
Genetic Diversity
What term is used when looking at how we humans relate to the carrying capacity of the earth?
our Ecological Footprint
What do we call a group of organisms of the same species interacting in the same area?
a population
The Water Cycle, also known as the Hydrological Cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface, involving processes 4 different processes. Name 2 of the 4.
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, & runoff (accept collection in place of runoff)
What type of climate is characterized by consistently high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year, and found near the equator?
a tropical climate
Which diversity is simply the number and relative abundance of species found in a given biological organization?
Species Diversity
Name 3 examples of a pioneer species?
mosses, lichens, grasses, weeds, algae, plankton, cyanobacteria and invertebrates
When we see lions, elephants, zebras and more animals all living together in the same habitat it is an example of what?
a community
Name the 4 "Cycles of Matter".
water cycle
carbon cycle
nitrogen cycle
phosphorus cycle
Climate types are based on what two kinds of patterns?
temperature and precipitation patterns
What type of diversity can be defined as the variety of different habitats, communities and ecological processes?
Ecosystem Diversity
What is the difference between a population and a community?
A population is comprised of the same species, and a community is made up of different species.