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Truett Science 2/25
Biomes and Ecosystems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an ecosystem? | all of the living and non-living interacting in an environment |
| Ecosystem | community of living and non-living things in an environment |
| Ecosystem | any area where living and non-living creatures interact with one another |
| What is a subsystem of biomes? | Ecosystems |
| biotic factors | living parts of an ecosystem |
| abiotic factors | nonliving parts of an ecosystem |
| 4 basic things living things need | food, water, shelter, space |
| two types of ecosystems | terrestrial and aquatic |
| Scientists estimate what percent of oxygen comes from the ocean? | 50-80% |
| What are some organisms in an ecosystem that aren't as noticable? (Hint: FBI) | fungus, bacteria, inverteten |
| If an ecosystem has many kinds of organisms, is it healthy or unhealthy? | healthy |
| If the balance is disrupted in an ecosystem what happens? | cannot thrive and may even die |
| habitat | where living things naturally live and grow; provides, food, water and shelter |
| adaptation | characteristics that help an animal live well in it's enviroment |
| mimicry | animals use to blend in with their environment; copycat another animal to survive |
| invasive species | organism that is not native, not naturally found in an area |
| what species can cause harm to a new area? | invasive species |
| 4 levels of organzation (in order) | 1. individual 2. population 3. community 4. ecosystem |
| C MRS GEEB | cell, movement, reproduce, stimuli, grow, energy, excrete, breathe |
| All living things do what? | C MRS GEEB |
| Biosphere | The term for all living things on the Earth and places where they live, including nonliving things |
| Biome | A large region of earth that has a distinct climate, plants and animals |
| Ecosystem | Everything that lives within a given environment |
| Each biome is made up of many… | Ecosystems |
| Community | All the living things that exist in an ecosystem |
| Population | Specific species of a plant or animal that lives in the same area |
| Habitat | The place we’re living things naturally live and grow |
| Adaptation | A feature of a living organism that helps it to live well or survive and it’s environment |
| What is a biome? | A large region of earth that has a distinct climate along with distinct animals and plants |
| What is ecology? | The study of the relationships between living things and their surroundings |
| What is an ecologist? | Scientist who study ecology and environments |
| What are the groups of biomes and ecosystems? There are nine. | Tropical, rainforest, grasslands, Arctic/polar tundra, temperate forest, savanna’s, marine/ocean, taiga coniferous, deserts, freshwater |
| What is the best description of a biome? | Our region of verse that has a distinct CLIMATE, along with distinct animals and plants. |
| What are the two main types of biomes? | Terrestrial and aquatic |
| Each biome is made up of many… | Ecosystems |
| What is an ecosystem? | Living and nonliving organisms |
| What are the three types of forest biomes? | Tropical, temperate, TAIGA |
| What are the two types of grassland biomes? | Grasslands and Savannah’s |
| What are the three types of aquatic biomes? | Freshwater, marine, and estuaries |
| What is an example of a living organism? | Animal, plant, bug |
| What is an example of a nonliving organism? | Water, dirt, rocks, the sun |
| Can an ecosystem be any size? | Yes, any size big or small |
| What are all the different animals that live in an ecosystem? | Community |
| What is a population? | Each type of animal that forms a group |
| Where an animal makes a habit of being at | Habitat |
| Niche | A specific job the animal or plant does |
| What is an example of disrupting the balance in an ecosystem? | When humans developed land, deforestation, water, pollution, or too many resource resources like water, not conserved. |
| Mutualism | A symbiotic relationship or friendship that is GOOD and helps both organisms. For example, clown, fish, and sea anemone. |
| Commentualism | A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits without harming the other organism |
| Parasitism | A parasite living in or on another organism, causing harm to the other. An unwanted visitor. |
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Jenna.meads