Brainy Biomes & Beyond
Which Biome has permafrost, short summers, and little plant life
Tundra
Where does photosynthesis take place?
In the chloroplast in the leaf
Which member of the food chain is known for being the "start" of the food web?
Producer
What is a decomposer?
Breaks down dead plants and animals into simpler substances
Which country has the most time zones?
Describe a Tropical Rainforest Biome?
warm, wet biome found near the equator and has high amounts of rainfall and biodiversity
What ways do organisms use Energy?
What is a producer?
An organism that obtains energy from the Sun through Photosynthesis
What is an omnivore?
Eats both plants and animals
Which continent is the driest on Earth?
Antartica
Which Biome has animals that have water saving adaptations?
Desert
Which gas does a plant release as a result of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What kind of diet do most Primary Consumers have?
Vegetarian/herbivore diet/ or omnivore
What is a Tertiary Consumer?
A consumer at the top of the food chain that eats secondary consumers
What rainforest is the largest in the world and where it is located?
The amazon rainforest- south America
Name all 6 Biomes we learned about
Desert, Tundra, Rainforest, Forest, Aquatic, grassland.
How do plants help with pollution issues?
Absorb harmful CO2 from atmosphere
What is the main energy source for photosynthesis?
Sunlight
What is a Keystone Species?
an organism that has a much bigger impact on its ecosystem than one would think ex: wolves in yellowstone
What animal is known for having 3 hearts
Octopus
What is the difference between a population and community?
Population a group of the same species in one area
Community a group of multiple different species living in the same area.
What are the ingredients for photosynethsis
Water, Sunlight, CO2
What are trophic levels? How much energy is lost at each level?
step or position in a food chain or web that shows how an organisms gets its energy. 10% lost at each
Why are there usually more producers than consumers in a food chain or food web?
More energy available at lower energy levels
What natural structure protects coastlines by reducing wave damage and supporting marine life
Coral reef