Ecosysem Basics
what are living organisms in an ecosystem called?
Biocenosis
What are the three trophic levels (categories) in a good chain?
Producer, Consumer, Decomposer
What is biodiversity?
The variety of living organisms on earth and within ecosystems
What is a carnivore?
A consumer that only eats meat
What is the non-living part of an ecosystem called?
Biotope
What is an herbivore?
A consumer that only eats plants.
What is an example of an ecosystem high in biodiversity?
The rainforest for example
What are four examples of terrestrial ecosystems?
Rainforest, grasslands, tundra, dessert
What are living organisms that create their own energy through photosynthesis called?
Producers
Where does energy come from in the food chain? Which direction does it flow?
Sun to producers to consumers to decomposers
What is one threat to biodiversity?
Climate change, hunting, deforestation
What are four examples of the biotope?
Humidity, temperature, soil, water
What makes an ecosystem stronger?
What kind of consumer are humans?
Omnivore
What is an example of genetic diversity?
Different breeds of dogs, different hair color/texture
What are the aspects that make up an ecosystem?
The biotope, the biocenosis, and the interaction between them
What are the different kinds of ecosystems?
What are four examples of decomposes?
Worms, fungi, insects, bacteria
What are the two kinds of variety in biodiversity?
Variety between species and genetic diversity
What is one way biodiversity benefits ecosystems?
More organisms to fulfill essential roles, decreases susceptibility to disease, increases adaptability and survival capability in cases of natural disasters or climate change