Ecosystems
Temperature, light, air, water, soil, and climate are all __________ parts of the environment.
Abiotic
Huddling by male penguins to conserve heat is an example of what? Behavioural adaptation or physical adaptation
Behavioural adaptation
A ____ is a living thing breaks down chemicals from producers and consumers.
decomposer
What 4 basic needs do humans need to be met to live?
Oxygen (air), water, food, shelter and homeostasis
Which is the most common plant in aquatic life?
Algae or seaweed
An ecosystem is made of ________ and _______ elements.
abiotic and biotic
What is the apex animal also called e.g. one at the top of the food chain which no other living creature will eat
Predator
What element of a food chain is typically at the bottom - producer, consumer or decomposer?
producer
Humans breathe in ___________ and breath out __________
breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide
What is the role of soil for a plant?
to anchor a plant for its roots
An organism that creates its own food is called:
Producer
What are the three basic needs of animals?
Consider this food chain: algae --> water fleas --> minnows --> trout --> bear
The minnows in this food chain are:
Apex or tertiary consumer
How long can a human go without water before dying of dehydration?
3 days
What three elements do plants need for photosynthesis?
sun, water, soil
An organism that sits at the top of a food chain is at the
Apex or tertiary consumer
Why do animals come out of hibernation in the spring?
Because this is when plants begin to grow again thus leading to producers (energy/food) being available on the food chain
Consider this food chain: algae --> water fleas --> minnows --> trout --> bear
The water fleas in this food chain are:
Consumers or parasites
37 degrees Celsius
food (energy - producers), provide habitat (shelter), necessary for photosynthesis to provide oxygen that animals need to breathe in.
A species of plant or animal that is facing imminent extinction or extirpation is said to be:
endangered
Animals breath in _______ and breathe oue __________
breath in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide
What is the importance of the producer in a food chain. What would happen if it were to disappear?
The producer produces energy (food), the whole food chain would not exist because there would be nothing to eat.
What specific nutrient does the sun provide to humans that no other source can?
Vitamin D
What is a non-native plant called, that has been introduced into an area and monopolizes resources such as light, nutrients, water, and space to the detriment of other species?
Invasive