Homeostasis Storyline Review

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions despite external changes.

Front

What percentage of Snorks are in a community of 17 ocean organisms if there are 7 Snorks?

Back

41.18%

Front

What do sea otters primarily eat?

Back

Sea urchins.

Front

What are abiotic factors in an ocean ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors include non-living components such as temperature and sunlight.

Front

Where do sea otters typically live?

Back

In a kelp forest.

Front

How can human activity impact otter populations?

Back

Human activity can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and overfishing, which can negatively affect otter populations.

Front

What role do sea otters play in their ecosystem?

Back

Sea otters help maintain the balance of the kelp forest ecosystem by controlling sea urchin populations.

Front

What is the significance of temperature in ocean ecosystems?

Back

Temperature affects the metabolic rates of organisms and the distribution of species in ocean ecosystems.

Front

How does sunlight influence ocean communities?

Back

Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which supports the primary producers in the ocean food web.

Front

What is the relationship between abiotic factors and biotic factors in an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors (like temperature and sunlight) influence the types of biotic factors (like plants and animals) that can thrive in an ecosystem.