Unit 3: Ecology Benchmark Review

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What is the first level on the ecological pyramid?

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Producers

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Which biome is known for having the most diverse species of plants and animals?

Back

Tropical rainforest

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Which two biomes receive the least precipitation?

Back

Tundra and desert

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What is the benthic zone?

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The ocean's dark sea floor where photosynthesis cannot occur.

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What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to?

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The total number of organisms that a particular habitat can support.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a primary consumer?

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An organism that eats producers; typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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An organism that eats primary consumers; typically carnivores.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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An organism that eats secondary consumers; often top predators.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.