Succession/Biodiversity/Adaptations/Food Webs, cells and more

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the process by which water, often from rain or melted snow, flows over the ground and carries fertilizers and other substances into bodies of water.

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What is a predator-prey relationship?

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A predator-prey relationship is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey). For example, a hawk (predator) and a rabbit (prey).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis, allowing plants to convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What adaptation helps young trees grow in a rainforest?

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The ability to grow vertically at a rapid rate is crucial for young trees to compete for sunlight in a rainforest.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and their interactions.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow through different trophic levels.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants, while carnivores are animals that eat other animals.