Review for Assessment 3

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What organelle is found only in plant cells and is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is the opposite of condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What term describes living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic factors.

Front

What term describes non-living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors.

Front

What is the main source of energy for all living organisms?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What process do plants use to release oxygen into the atmosphere?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

The Water Cycle.