Unit 1: The Living World_ Ecosystems

What are the different types of species interactions in ecosystems?

• Predator-prey relationships

• Symbiosis

• Interspecific competition

• Intraspecific competition

How does resource partitioning reduce competition in ecosystems?

What are the characteristics and global distribution of terrestrial biomes?

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Temperate forests

• Grasslands

• Tropical rainforests

How does climate determine biome location?

What are the major reservoirs and processes in the Carbon Cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Decomposition

• Burning of fossil fuels

What role do bacteria play in the Nitrogen Cycle?

• Nitrogen fixation

• Nitrification

• Denitrification

What are the major reservoirs in the Phosphorus Cycle?

• Rock

• Sediments

What is the primary reservoir in the Hydrologic Cycle?

Define Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) and Net Primary Productivity (NPP).

What is the 10% rule for energy transfer between trophic levels?