LE Chapter 2 Review: Ecology

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What does the prefix "eco" mean??

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House

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What is ecology?

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The study of how organisms interact with each other AND their environment.

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Look at this food chain.

Grass > Deer > Coyote > Bear.

Where on the food chain is there the most energy?

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The producer (grass)

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Look at this food chain.

Grass > Deer > Coyote > Bear.

What is the bear known as on this food chain?

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Second order carnivore and third order consumer

Front

Look at this food chain.

Grass > Deer > Coyote > Bear.

If the grass has 100% energy, how much energy will the coyote get?

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1%

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Look at this food chain.

Grass > Deer > Coyote > Bear.

What would happen to the food chain if the grass went extinct?

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The organisms in this food chain will die off

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What is the relationship between food chains and food webs?

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-Food chains make up food webs
-Both show how energy flows in an ecosystem

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How does the energy flow in a food chain or food web?

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From producers to consumers

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What are the "steps" in a food chain called?

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Trophic levels

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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Living things: an animal or plant ex. dog, tree