5th PE/KE

Front

What are large regions that have about the same temperature and amount of rain or snow called?

Back

Biomes

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What factors can lead to the rapid growth of a population, such as the field mouse in Australia?

Back

A lack of native species to eat them and an abundant food supply.

Front

If a new predator is introduced to an ecosystem, what might happen to the population of its prey?

Back

The population of the prey may decrease.

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 an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

Back

A rolling ball or a running person.

Front

What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

Back

A book on a shelf or a stretched rubber band.

Front

How do biomes differ from ecosystems?

Back

Biomes are larger regions defined by climate and vegetation, while ecosystems are smaller units that include living and non-living components.