Introduction
Define an abiotic factor w/ one example.
a nonliving part of an environment; some examples: water, sunlight, temperature
What type of aquatic organism is a crab?
A benthic organism
What is latitude?
The distance from the equator (north and south)
What is another name for a tropical grassland ?
Savanna
What is one plant adaptation in the desert?
Waxy coating on leaves; deep roots to reach aquifers; horizontal roots; no leaves to avoid transpiration; bulbs for roots to store water (one of these)
What is one effect of climate change?
Rising temperatures, rising sea level, unpredictable weather patterns, loss of wildlife and biodiversity
What measures the cloudiness of water?
Turbidity
What kind of biome does New Jersey have?
Deciduous Forest
What are the three types of biodiversity?
Genetic, ecosystem, species
Where does the food chain for polar ecosystems begin?
underwater/in the ocean
If a group of ants are living on a hill, what level of organization are they?
A population
Why is there no photosynthesis in the twilight zone?
It is too deep for sunlight to reach
What is the safest way to harvest trees?
clear-cutting
What role do sea otters play in their ecosystem?
Keystone species
Where can you find the Alpine tundra?
High altitude where trees can’t grow; Alps, Andes, Rockies
Is the greenhouse effect necessary for life?
Yes, it keeps the Earth warm enough to sustain life.
What happens to lakes with high nutrients?
They become eutrophic which lessens dissolved oxygen. They also become turbid which makes fish die. (any of the answers count)
What biome has only conifer trees?
Taiga
How can you prevent overgrazing?
Avoid going over the carrying capacity; enforce rotational grazing which allows one side to grow back as the other is in use (either one or both counts)
What is one cause of desertification?
Deforestation, poor farming/grazing practices, increased heat/drought due to climate change