Living/Non living
What is an abiotic factor?
A non living thing
The source of all energy on earth comes from...
the sun
What is a distinct feature of the desert biome?
low rainfall
What is a food web?
A complex model made up of multiple food chains that shows how energy transfers from one living thing to another.
An organism that does not make its on food and has to obtain its energy by eating other living things is called...
a consumer
What is a biotic factor?
A non living thing
What is a food chain?
An straight path that shows how energy moves from one living thing to another.
What is a tundra?
a flat, treeless area
What is the definition of terrestrial and aquatic?
terrestrial = land, relating to the earth
aquatic = water, anything living, growing, or taking place in or on water
An organism that only eats meat is an example of a...
carnivore
A plant in your home is an example of...
a biotic factor
Which would the snake in this food chain be considered?
corn --> mouse --> snake --> owl
a secondary consumer?
What is a biome?
a large geographic area on Earth with categorized by specific climates, plants, and animals.
What does it mean if a biome is alpine?
it means they were found in mountainous regions, usually above tree line (10,000 ft or more)
What is an omnivore?
A dead leaf on the ground is an example of...
an abiotic factor
Which animal in this food chain is a tertiary consumer?
grass --> zebra -> lion
the lion
Which biome is a transition zone between the terrestrial and aquatic biomes?
wetlands
What is the definition of biology?
the study of all living things
Primary consumers are usually considered...
herbivores
If my room is made up of only abiotic factors, can I consider my room an ecosystem?
No. Ecosystems are a blend of abiotic and biotic factors.
What is the difference between a food web and a food chain? How are they similar?
A food chain is a single, simple path showing who eats whom/what in an ecosystem, while a food web is multiple food chains put together.
They both show the flow of energy.
What is the difference between an alpine tundra and the mountains?
The alpine tundra is above tree level
What is the definition of ecology?
is it the study of how living things interact with one another.
Where do decomposer get their energy from?
dead, organic material