Ecosystems
A person who studies ecosystems and ecology
Ecologist
When a population has reached its limit in an ecosystem it has reached its
Carrying Capacity
Most invasive species arrive to the U.S. by
Ships and shipping containers
Atoms are made up of three smaller parts called
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
The largest continent on Earth
Asia
Living components of an ecosystem
Biotic Factors
Anything that keeps a population below its carrying capacity is called a
Limiting Factor
This invasive species destroys trees in Philadelphia, and we are supposed to stomp on them
Spotted Lanternfly
The end of an average stars life results in a
White Dwarf or Black Dwarf
Sunlight
Water
Carbon Dioxide
The largest ecosystems on Earth are known as
Biomes
The healthiest ecosystems do not reach their carrying capacity of organisms, instead they stay ____________, which keeps the ecosystem healthy and allows it to thrive.
Balanced
These invasive species outcompete honeybees, and slaughter them to take over their nests.
Asian Giant Hornet
The next stage in our suns life
Red Giant
The command center of a cell. Controls all organelles
Nucleus
In the Tundra, this prevents trees from growing
Permafrost
Which type of grass were deer not able to eat in Colorado that caused a decline in their population?
Cheatgrass
These invasive species destroy coral reefs, and fish populations in South Florida.
Lionfish
The difference between an element and a compound
Element=Made of one type of atom
Compound=Made of two or more different elements
These organelles in plant cells allow a plant to make glucose
Chloroplasts
During our Gizmos for class, what was the name of the predatory fish in the reef ecosystem?
Groupers
Name 5 limiting factors that could be present in an ecosystem
Predators
Disease
Drought
Available space
Hunting
Natural Disasters
Competiton
Name 7 Invasive Species found in the United States
Kudzu Plant
Feral Pigs (Wild Boars)
Asian Giant Hornet
Spotted Lanternfly
Lionfish
Asian Carp
Cane Toad
Air Potato
Nutria
Red Imported Fire Ant
Burmese Python
How do I find the number of neutrons in an element?
Atomic Mass-Atomic Number
This organ system in your body is responsible for helping you breathe and delivers oxygen to your blood.
Respiratory System