Which ecological hierarchy is most broad?

Which ecological hierarchy is most specific?

A colony of E. coli bacteria would be considered a:

The most diverse ecological hierarchy is:

Consider a single Cyanobacterium on a maple leaf. The leaf is its:

Consider a single Cyanobacterium on a maple leaf performing photosynthesis. Oxygen production is its:

Which ecosystem contains the most diverse & abundant microbes?

Which of the following influence weather patterns & absorb UV rays?

More atmospheric microbes are found outdoors than indoors.

The niche of most of these microbes is decomposition and conversion to NCHOPS

The zone of soil around plant roots that contains beneficial bacteria, fungi & protozoa:

Microbial ecosystem that contributes most to Earth's O₂ concentration:

Some microbes are found in multiple ecosystems.

Autotrophic cyanobacteria would be an example of:

Which term is associated with humans and human pathogens:

Energy begins at the:

The recycling of NCHOPS through the biotic & abiotic components of the biosphere

The hydrologic cycle effects which microbial ecosystem:

Process responsible for fish kills and anoxic zones:

Most abundant gas in the atmosphere:

Ammonification is an important part of the _______ cycle.

Photosynthesis & Cell respiration would not be possible without the _____ cycle.

Which elements are usually found in Earth's greenhouse gases?

The phosphorous and sulfur found in living things come from:

The nitrogen and carbon found in living things come from:

Biogeochemical cycling can incidentally spread contaminants.

Using natural products to degrade or consume pollutants within an environment:

After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, nutrients were added to the affected areas to allow naturally-occurring microbes to break down the oil. Example of:

P. microspora fungi is added to landfills in order to break down polyurethane. Example of:

Microbes require high amounts of ____ to decompose wastes. This is known as ____.

Primary wastewater treatment involves:

Secondary wastewater treatment involves:

Tertiary wastewater treatment involves:

Where drinking water is concerned, there is always an "acceptable" level of fecal bacteria.