Ecology

Front

What is the primary gas that is unusable to plants?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Which group in an ecosystem has the most energy?

Back

Producers

Front

What is the process called when plants release water into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

Is carbon dioxide (CO2) considered good or bad for the atmosphere?

Back

Bad - it contributes to climate change and global warming.

Front

What are Oak and Maple trees classified as in ecological terms?

Back

Climax species.

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the significance of transpiration in the water cycle?

Back

It helps regulate temperature and maintain moisture levels in the atmosphere.

Front

How does excess carbon dioxide affect global temperatures?

Back

It traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.

Front

What are the characteristics of climax species?

Back

They are stable, mature species that dominate an ecosystem and are well adapted to the environment.

Front

What is the difference between producers and consumers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers rely on other organisms for energy.