Ecosystems SOL 4.3

Front

What do decomposers break down wastes into?

Back

Nutrients, which become part of the soil.

Front

What is the term for the blue crab's environment in the Chesapeake Bay?

Back

Habitat.

Front

When two or more blue jays live and interact in the same area, what are they called?

Back

Population.

Front

Can an organism's role in the community (niche) change during its life cycle?

Back

True.

Front

What is a guide used to identify organisms based on characteristics called?

Back

A dichotomous key.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Front

What is a habitat?

Back

The natural environment where an organism lives.

Front

What is a niche?

Back

The role or function of an organism within its ecosystem.

Front

What is a community in ecological terms?

Back

A group of different populations living together in a specific area.

Front

What is the difference between a population and a community?

Back

A population consists of one species, while a community includes multiple species.