Feb 21 Energy Flashcard Check

Front

Observe the food chain in the image. The arrows represented by squiggly lines leaving every organism, most likely indicate

Back

Energy released from metabolism into the environment as heat.

Front

Coyotes are opportunistic predators found throughout most of North America. They typically feed on small mammals, insects, and fruits and vegetables. They are known for their dietary adaptability. What is their role in the food web?

Back

An omnivore as a tertiary consumer

Front

A pond ecosystem is shown in the image. Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?

Back

The catfish population helps control the populations of water boatman and waterfleas.

Front

Which term describes the relationship between dermatophytes and humans?

Back

Parasitism

Front

The symbiotic relationship between a flower and the insect that feeds on its nectar is an example of: Parasitism, Commensalism, Mutualism, Predator-Prey

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Mutualism

Front

Why can small insects walk across the surface of calm water without breaking it?

Back

The insects are light enough so that they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together.

Front

Which property of water makes it good at regulating temperature?

Back

Water has a high capacity for heat.