Basics
A system that includes all the living and nonliving things in an area and how they interact.
When organisms fight for limited resources like food, water, space, or mates.
Competition
Traits inherited from an organism’s parents that affect survival, like fur color or leg length are called _____.
Genetic Factors
A non-native species that spreads and harms an ecosystem.
Invasive Species
What is cheese made out of?
Aged Milk
What are two types of factors that make up an ecosystem?
Living/Nonliving or Biotic/Abiotic
WILDCARD!!!
What type of charger does the iPhone 12 use?
Lightning
How can a drought affect an ecosystem?
It can reduce water availability, harm plants, and lower food sources for animals.
WILDCARD!
Name all the 8 Lucky Charms
Hearts, Stars, Horeshoes, Clovers, Moons, Pot of Gold, Rainbows, Balloons
Spongebob's boss
Mr. Krabs
Give an example of a nonliving factor that affects an ecosystem
Sunlight, water, air, temperature, or soil.
Name three resources that animals compete for.
Food, water, shelter, space, or mates.
How can an animal’s fur color be an advantage?
It can help with camouflage to avoid predators or sneak up on prey.
How do invasive species harm native species?
They compete for resources, have no natural predators, and can disrupt food chains.
What day of the week is Chick-Fil-A not open?
True or False: Ecosystems never change.
False. Ecosystems can change due to natural events or human activity
What happens when two animals compete for the same food source?
One might outcompete the other, leading to population changes or migration.
What is an example of a natural environmental factor?
A hurricane, wildfire, drought, or earthquake.
How do humans spread invasive species?
Through trade, travel, pet releases, or moving plants/animals to new areas.
Our first president
George Washington
Name two ways humans can impact an ecosystem.
Deforestation, pollution, introducing invasive species, urban development, or climate change.
Give an example of plant competition in an ecosystem.
Trees competing for sunlight, plants competing for water in a desert.
How do genetic traits influence competition?
Traits like speed, strength, or camouflage can help an organism survive and outcompete others.
True or False: Invasive species always have a negative impact on ecosystems.
False. Some invasive species can help control pests or restore habitats.
What is the purple McDonald's guy's name?
Grimace