A network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem

A single linear sequence of organisms each feeding on the next

A diagram showing the energy flow in a food chain

A habitat is defined as:

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

A type of food that animals eat.

A place where animals are kept in captivity.

A type of ecosystem found only in deserts.

Heterotrophs/Consumers are organisms that:

rely on other organisms for food

produce their own food through photosynthesis

can survive without consuming other organisms

are always at the top of the food chain

What does Interdependence mean in an ecosystem?

The reliance of organisms on one another for survival

The competition between organisms for resources

The process of photosynthesis in plants

The migration of animals to different habitats

A measure of distance north or south of the Equator

A measure of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian

Define Limiting Factor.

A factor that limits the growth or development of an organism, population, or process.

A factor that enhances the growth or development of an organism, population, or process.

A factor that has no effect on the growth or development of an organism, population, or process.

A factor that is irrelevant to the growth or development of an organism, population, or process.

Matter cycling is the process of:

the recycling of nutrients in different chemical forms from the environment to organisms and then back to the environment

the movement of energy through an ecosystem

the flow of water through the environment

the transfer of heat between organisms

a specific area of demand for a product or service

An organism is a living entity that can function on its own. Which of the following best describes an organism?

A living entity that can function on its own

An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

An animal that hunts other animals for food

A plant that produces its own food

A microorganism that decomposes organic material

What is a Population?

A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area

A single organism in an ecosystem

The abiotic factors in an environment

A community of different species interacting

Explain what a Scavenger is.

A scavenger is an organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter.

A scavenger is a type of predator that hunts live prey.

A scavenger is a plant that produces its own food through photosynthesis.

A scavenger is a microorganism that causes diseases.

What are Resources in an ecosystem?

Components that provide energy and nutrients

Elements that disrupt the ecosystem

Factors that have no impact on living organisms

Symbiosis is defined as:

a relationship between two organisms where both benefit

a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is harmed

a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is unaffected

a relationship between two organisms where both are harmed

Unit 6: Ecology and biomes vocab -onl

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for all the non-living things in an ecosystem?

Biotic

Abiotic

Autotroph

Carnivore

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife called?

Biome

Ecosystem

Community

Estuary

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest population an environment can support over a period of time called?

Carrying Capacity

Biome

Community

Ecosystem

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments called?

Ecology

Biology

Zoology

Botany

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a triangular diagram showing the loss of energy at each level of the food chain called?

Energy Pyramid

Food Web

Food Chain

Trophic Level

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean called?

Estuary

Lagoon

Bay

Delta

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a diagram that shows how the energy flows from one organism to the next called?

Food Chain

Energy Pyramid

Food Web

Trophic Level

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Unit 6: Ecology and biomes vocab -onl

27 questions

What is the term for all the non-living things in an ecosystem?

What is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife called?

What is the largest population an environment can support over a period of time called?

What is the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments called?

What is a triangular diagram showing the loss of energy at each level of the food chain called?

What is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean called?

What is a diagram that shows how the energy flows from one organism to the next called?

What is a Food Web?

A habitat is defined as:

A Herbivore is an animal that primarily eats what type of food?

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