Ecology Notes (complete)

What is the definition of Biosphere?

• part of Earth which life exists; including land, water, and air.

• the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• the solid outer section of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

• the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.

Which term matches the following definition: 'regions of Earth with similar climates, plants, and animals'?

• A) Biosphere

• B) Biomes

• C) Ecosystem

• D) Communities

What is the definition of Ecosystem?

• all biotic and abiotic factors in a specific part of the environment.

• a group of animals living together in a forest.

• only the plants found in a particular area.

• the water cycle in a rainforest.

Definition: a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. What is the term?

• Species

• Genus

• Family

• Kingdom

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Definition: main source of energy for life on earth. What is the term?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Water

• Coal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Definition: organisms that make their own food through the process of photosynthesis. What is the term?

• Producer (aka autotrophs)

• Consumer (aka heterotrophs)

• Decomposer

• Parasite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Definition: organisms that eat other organisms to obtain the energy they need. What is the term?

• Consumer (aka heterotrophs)

• Producer (aka autotrophs)

• Decomposer

• Photosynthesizer

What is the term for this type of animal?

• Scavenger

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

Definition: organisms that break down dead organisms into usable nutrients; recycle organic material. What is the term for this type of organism?

• Decomposer

• Producer

• Consumer

• Herbivore

What do the arrows in a food chain represent?

• Energy transfer from one organism to another

• The direction animals move

• The amount of sunlight received

• The number of organisms in the chain

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3