Cycles
Matter and energy cycle because the biosphere is a _______ system
closed
Which term describes the tool that shows precipitation and temperature as a graph?
climatogram
Which law protects animals that are dwindling in number?
Endangered Species Act
Approximately how much energy is passed up the food chain?
10%
A concept that assigns a value to the benefits humans receive from a habitat
ecosystem services
photosynthesis
Which biome is characterized by negative temperatures and low rainfall?
tundra
Which law prevents the hunting of birds when they are traveling as a flock?
Migratory Bird Treaty
Another name for a producer or base of the food chain
autotroph
Lake rathbun was installed to prevent flooding and improve water quality. What type of ecosystem service is this?
regulating
Which vital part of the nitrogen cycle converts ammonia into nitrates plants can use?
bacteria
Which biome has the highest biodiversity?
Tropical rainforest
Which law sets aside public lands and waters to conserve fish, wildlife and plants?
National Wildlife Refuge System
Another name for herbivore
primary consumer
Lake rathbun is the source of water for 4 counties. What type of ecosystem service is this?
provisioning
How does phosphorous enter a food web?
weathering and erosion then assimilation
Which biome is hot but has a rainy and dry season?
savanna
Which legislation was passed so that no roads could go through protected forests?
Wilderness Act
Lowest trophic level that is a carnivore
Secondary consumer
The eagle is a symbol of honesty, truth and strength. What type of ecosystem service is this?
cultural
Which law says that energy can't be created or destroyed?
1st law of thermodynamics
Which biome is characterized by having warm temperatures all year long with a lot of rain?
tropical rain forest
Which way to establish protected areas involves nonprofit organizations purchasing land for conservation?
Land trusts
Why do we never see more than a quaternary consumer trophic level?
Mosquito larvae are vital to the food chain but a pest to us. . This is an example of _______________ ____________.
Intrinsic value