Biomes
fairly consistent environment which is home to a set of organism suited to it
what is a biome
organisms that depend on a host, for food
parasitism
What is the ecological pyramid and why should we even know this for this life?
a way to demonstrate the flow of energy in an ecosystem. Helps us understand the circle of life
what is an ecosystem
limited area where abiotic and biotic organisms interact
what is a biosphere and name the latin root to is while your at it.
the realm of life on earth
bio means life
sphere means realm
Name the Biome:
has 2 seasons, cooler temperature, moderate precipitation. Evergreen and wolverines live here.
Coniferous forest
The interaction of animals in a habitat
(can be positive or negative!!)
what is symbiosis
what is the name of the organisms placement that scientist use for the ecological pyramid.
trophic level
the indirect effect on a habitat
Niche
what is the biospheres Quantification
a few kilometers up and a few kilometers into the earths crust
whats the difference between abiotic and biotic factors and give examples for each.
abiotic: nonliving aspect of an ecosystem example: wind, water, rocky cliffs
Biotic: living parts of ecosystem. examples: seals, foxes, gulls
what is amensalism
one organism is injured while the other is unaffected
what is the the name of a food chain that overlaps with other organisms
food web
a group of organisms of the same species interacting I the same area
population
What is ecology
study of interrelationships between organisms and their relation to their physical surroundings.
Name the 8 biomes
Tundra, Deciduous forest, Dessert, Savannah, coniferous forest, grassland, chaparral, tropical rainforest
one organism benefits the other is neither helped nor harmed.
what is commensalism
Give an example of 5 animals and where they would fit on the ecological pyramid and label producer, herbivore and carnivore, decomposer
lemon tree, deer, mountain lion, worm
living things that inhabit the same ecosystem
community
how can we be caring for Gods creation when study about out planet
We can be using the materials he has given us wisely, using our knowledge to help out his creation, see His creation and cause us to worship the Creator rather than creation.
what abiotic factors can effect a biome
seasons, latitude, Elevation , bodies of water
give a situation of mutualism
a bird picking off and eating a tick off of a rhino
both benefit
What is the delicate balance that Mufasa talks about in the Lion King?
The circle of life
The lions eat the antelope -the lions die - the consumers break down their bodies which becomes grass- the antelope eat the grass.
place each of these in order from largest to smallest: community, ecosystem, individual, biome
Then describe each of there functions
Biome- ecosystem - community- individual
Biome: whole biosphere of a specific environment
Ecosystem: limited area which living and nonliving things interact
Community: living things that inhabit the same ecosystem (neighborhood)
Individual: Individual organism
How many cups of tea does Abby have a day?
4