Ecology and Human Impact Review

Front

What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Front

What happens to a population when a limiting factor, like food, is removed?

Back

The population will decrease due to lack of resources.

Front

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

The Greenhouse Effect is when TOO MANY greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide) are released into the atmosphere, trapping the sun's heat.

Front

What is a community in ecological terms?

Back

A community is all the LIVING THINGS (biotic factors) in an area.

Front

What does carrying capacity mean?

Back

Carrying capacity is the largest population an ecosystem can support.

Front

What are abiotic factors?

Back

Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

Front

How do invasive species affect ecosystems?

Back

Invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems by outcompeting native species for resources.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the non-living environment.

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain shows a linear path of energy flow, while a food web illustrates the complex interconnections between multiple food chains.