Vocab 1
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
ecosystem
the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects
pollution
What are food webs?
Shows how energy moves from one organism to another and how an ecosystem is connected
What is the goal of conservation?
Wise use, protection, and restoration of resources
What is the main cause of pollution?
human activity
prevention of wasteful use of a resource
conservation
the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.
biodiversity
What is one thing that ecosystems contain?
plants
animals
water
soil
air
sunlight
what is one examples of a renewable resource?
sunlight
wind
water
forests
fish
In what 3 ways does pollution affect ecosystems?
disrupts food chains
bioaccumulation
reduce biodiversity
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level
pollution
the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
emissions
What are the 3 types of consumers?
herbivores
omnivores
carnivore
What is one example of loss of biodiversity?
Habitat destruction: Urbanization, deforestation
Poaching and hunting
Climate change affecting species survival
what are the 4 largest effects of pollution on the environment?
climate change
loss of biodiversity
habitat destruction
water cycle disruption
existing in finite quantity; not capable of being replenished
nonrenewable
the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
contamination
What are 2 things that biodiversity helps ecosystems with?
Stay balanced
Recover after disasters
Resist disease
Provide food and medicine
Support life
What are the principals of sustainability?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Renewable energy adoption
Protect biodiversity
what are the 4 main causes of all pollution?
industrial activities
transportation
agriculture
everyday human activities
an organism whose presence and ecological role have a significant effect on the structure, diversity, and function of an ecosystem, even if the species is not abundant
keystone species
a poison of plant or animal origin, especially one produced by or derived from microorganisms and acting as an antigen in the body
toxins
How have humans affected ecosystems?
Increase other populations
Decrease food sources
Disrupt the food web
Lower biodiversity
Overhunting
Why are natural resources important?
supports life
ecosystems and biodiversity
economic importance
cultural and recreational
What are 7 types of pollution?
air
water
soil
light
noise
thermal
radioactive