Soil/Dirt

Flower

Cheetah

Sloth

Rain

Water (Pond)

Cloud

What is ecology?

What is the correct order of parts of a system from smallest to largest?

the way of life of a species, or its role in an ecological community

all populations in an ecosystem

all organisms of a certain kind within a defined region

the natural home of an animal, plant or other organism

every place on Earth that can support life

includes all the living and nonliving features of an environment

Which of the following is a difference between a food chain and a food web?

animals that eat only plants

animals that eat other animals

animals and people who eat both animals and plants

animals that consume dead organisms

are able to use light energy from the sun to make their own food

organisms that are unable to make their own food

organisms that feed on decaying matter

Hyenas and lions both try to eat the same prey.

Bees pollinate flowers.

Egret birds eat insects that cows and horses disturb.

Fleas on a dog.

any factor or condition that limits the growth of a population

when a population reaches a state where it can no longer grow

environmental factors such as disease and competition, etc.

environmental factors such as storms, fires, extreme temp, etc.

Muscovy ducks were brought to Southwest Florida from South America. They have developed widespread populations because they lack natural predators and out compete for resources.

African cichlid fish in the south Florida canals that were accidentally released from aquaria, squirrel monkeys that were released or escaped from tourist attractions in central Florida, and red-eared sliders, which are the popular "baby turtles" sold in the pet trade. They are now found throughout most the state and do not disrupt the native species.

Leatherback turtles have originated in Florida naturally and without any human involvement.

Moss and lichen are common examples of this species because they have tiny root like structures that can take hold on exposed rock.

Prairie dogs contribute to the soil and water quality in their plains ecosystem. Their foraging retains water in the soil and forces fresh new grasses to continually grow. Young grasses have more nutrients for species such as bison and elk.

This type of succession occurs after floods, tornados, forest fires when there is soil present.

This type of succession occurs after a volcanic eruption when there is no soil present.

Monkey