Ecology

Front

What is the term for where an organism lives?

Back

Habitat

Front

What happens to energy as you move upward in an energy pyramid?

Back

Energy decreases.

Front

What is an illustration that shows the many possible directions in which matter and energy can pass through organisms in an ecosystem?

Back

Food web.

Front

In a food web, what is the role of a rabbit?

Back

Primary Consumer.

Front

What graphic illustration shows each trophic level and the amount of usable energy contained within?

Back

Energy Pyramid.

Front

What is the term for organisms that produce their own food?

Back

Autotroph.

Front

What do we call organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms?

Back

Heterotroph.

Front

What is the term for the role an organism plays in its ecosystem?

Back

Niche.

Front

What is the base of an energy pyramid typically made up of?

Back

Producers.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected pathways.