Ecology Part 1

Front

What is the largest native land mammal on the Channel Islands?

Back

Island Fox, the Island Fox.

Front

Which of the Earth's 4 spheres includes the air we breathe?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

What category do canyons belong to?

Back

Geosphere.

Front

What are the non-living components of an ecosystem called?

Back

Abiotic.

Front

What is an organism that is found in one place and nowhere else on Earth?

Back

Endemic Species.

Front

What is the term for living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic.

Front

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

Front

What are the four spheres of the Earth?

Back

Biosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere.

Front

What is the difference between native and invasive species?

Back

Native species are naturally found in an area, while invasive species are introduced and can disrupt ecosystems.

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.