Atom → molecule → organelle → cell→ tissue → organ

→ system → organism

→ population → community

→ ecosystem → biosphere.

The smallest unit that makes up the known elements.

The basic building block of living things, made up of organelles.

Groups of cells with similar functions.

Group of tissues with similar functions.

Group of organs with similar functions.

Any single living individual, and can refer to a single human, animal, plant,

Protista, bacteria, or fungi.

Organisms who are members of the same species in an ecosystem.

Group of populations in an area.

A biological community that includes various species and their physical environment (Biotic and Abiotic Factors).

Where life is found on earth.

In the food web shown, who is the secondary consumer?

For an energy pyramid, the 10% rule states that

What does a primary consumer eat?

What level consumer is the deer?

If the producer has 20,000 kJ of energy, how much energy should the secondary consumer have?

Symbiosis means:

Predation means:

Parasitism means:

Commensalism means:

mutualism means:

competition means:

Define the relationship: Sea anemone and clown fish

The clownfish and anemone are mutualistic because:

Define the relationship: humans and mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are parasitic with humans because:

Bromeliads and trees share a relationship where bromeliads grow on the branches or trunks of trees without harming them. The bromeliads use the tree as a support structure, allowing them to access sunlight high up in the canopy. In return, the tree remains unaffected, as the bromeliads do not take nutrients from the tree itself. Instead, bromeliads gather moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and debris that collects around them. This allows the bromeliads to thrive without impacting the tree's health. Define the relationship: bromeliads and trees

bromeliads and trees are in a commensal relationship because

The relationship between a wasp and a caterpillar involves the wasp laying its eggs on or inside the caterpillar's body. As the wasp larvae develop, they feed on the caterpillar’s tissues, using it as a food source while the caterpillar remains alive. Eventually, this process leads to the caterpillar’s death. The wasp benefits by providing its offspring with nourishment and a protected environment, while the caterpillar is harmed in the process. Define the relationship: wasp and caterpillar

The wasp is a parasite to the caterpillar because

In the relationship between a rhino and an egret, the egret perches on the rhino’s back, feeding on ticks, parasites, and insects that are found on the rhino's skin. The egret benefits by getting a steady food source, while the rhino also gains from this relationship as the egret helps remove pests that can irritate or harm it. Both animals benefit from the interaction, with the egret feeding and the rhino receiving pest control. Define the relationship: rhino and cattle egret

The rhino and egret are in a mutualistic relationship because:

The relationship between two male peacocks involves a display of dominance, where they showcase their vibrant feathers and perform elaborate dances to attract females. Both males hope for the attention of potential mates, each trying to outshine the other in terms of appearance and behavior. Their interaction centers around gaining reproductive opportunities, with each male aiming to demonstrate his superiority to secure a mate. This creates a rivalry as they both strive for the same goal. Define the relationship: two male peacocks

The peacocks are in a competitive relationship because:

The relationship between giant anteaters and termites involves the anteater using its long, sticky tongue to extract termites from their nests. The anteater relies on the termites as a primary food source, using specialized claws to break into the termite mounds and consume large quantities of the insects. The termites, in turn, attempt to defend their colony, but the anteater is adapted to efficiently feed on them while causing minimal destruction to the mound, allowing the colony to rebuild and persist over time. Define the relationship: giant anteater and termites

The anteater is a predator to the termites because:

This biome has hot summers, cold winters, diverse grasses, trees, and shrubs, and is common in central US.

Which biome consists of very low precipitation and can be hot or cold? 

Which biome consists of warm weather year-round, a dry season and a rainy season, and diverse trees, shrubs, and grasses?

Which biome consists of lakes, rivers, and streams and only includes 3% of the Earth’s water?

Which biome consists of long bitter winters, cool summers, and diverse coniferous trees?

Which biome consists of grasses, shrubs, cold temperatures, and the permafrost?

Which biome consists of salt water from land out to 600ft depth? 

Which biome consists of salt water from 600ft and deeper? 

Density-dependent variables are factors that affect a population based on its size, like food availability, while density-independent variables impact a population regardless of its size, such as natural disasters. When a specific population grows past the ecosystem's carrying capacity, what happens to the population?

What is an Abiotic Factor?

What is a Biotic Factor?

Check all of the boxes that show examples of biotic factors.

Check all of the boxes that are examples of abiotic factors.

What is a limiting factor?

If there was a wildfire in the forest that destroyed the plant life, what would happen to the herbivore population?

Choose the 4 limiting factors.

What type of growth is demonstrated in the graph?

Which of the following demonstrates population growth when there is limited available water in an area?

When Yellowstone National Park was created in the late 1800s, wolves were on the decline. The last wolves in Yellowstone were killed in 1926, but in the 1800s, there were between 100-160 wolves in the park. In 1995, gray wolves were reintroduced to the park.

Which graph (drawn in red) below shows a prediction of how the population would change if there was less water available in the ecosystem?

A baby turtle crawling towards the ocean right after it's born is called?

What is NOT a physical adaptation?

Hibernation, migration, and dormancy or all examples of ___________ adaptations.

Both animals and people are born with ___________, like crying.

Camouflage and mimicry are examples of ___________ adaptations.

The male peacock uses these spectacular tail feathers in a display to try to attract the attention of females of the same species, and to try to find a mate. What is this called?