Final Review/Chapter 1

Front

What is the study of organisms and how they interact with one another and their environment?

Back

Ecology

Front

Which sphere includes animals, forests, grasslands, and trees?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is a semi-enclosed area where fresh water from a river meets salty water from the sea?

Back

Estuary

Front

What includes producers (plants), consumers (animals), and decomposers (algae/bacteria) as well as soil, rocks, and water?

Back

Ecosystem

Front

What is a group of ecosystems that share similar climate, flora, and fauna?

Back

Biome

Front

What is the term for the living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic factors

Front

What is the term for the non-living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions and plant/animal communities?

Back

Biome

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.