72 Questions
What is the term for the non-living physical and chemical elements of an ecosystem?
Abiotic
What is the seasonal movement of organisms from one habitat to another called?
Migrate
What is the term for the living components of an ecosystem?
Biotic
What is the natural environment where an organism resides?
Habitat
What is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?
Photosynthesis
What is the general equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide + Water → Glucose + Oxygen
What is the process by which plants and animals break down glucose molecules to release energy for cellular processes?
Respiration
What is the term for an organism that hunts and feeds on other organisms?
Predator
What is the by-product of the respiration process?
Carbon dioxide and water
What is the result of competition between species in an ecosystem?
The population sizes and distribution of the competing species are affected
What is an example of mutualism in an ecosystem?
Bees and flowers engaging in pollination
What is the primary purpose of studying ecosystems?
To understand the structure and function of ecosystems
What is an example of a predator-prey dynamic in an ecosystem?
Lions hunting zebras
What determines the boundaries of an ecosystem?
The interactions and processes that occur within the ecosystem
What is an example of an abiotic component in a pond ecosystem?
Water
What is the purpose of respiration in organisms?
To produce energy
What is an example of commensalism in an ecosystem?
Remora fish attaching themselves to sharks
What is the role of plants in the ecosystem?
To produce oxygen and food for other organisms
What is the collective functioning of all ecosystems on Earth known as?
Biosphere
What is the primary role of abiotic components in an ecosystem?
To regulate the balance and flow of energy and nutrients
Which of the following is a result of the interaction between biotic and abiotic components?
Maintaining the balance and flow of energy and nutrients
What is the by-product of photosynthesis that is essential for the respiration of most living organisms?
Oxygen
Which process involves the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy for cellular processes?
Respiration
What is the primary function of biotic components in an ecosystem?
To cycle nutrients
What is the term for the specific physical space in which an ecosystem operates?
Ecosystem
Which of the following is an example of an interaction between biotic and abiotic components?
Plants responding to sunlight
What is the overall effect of respiration on the atmosphere?
It maintains a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is the primary reason for competition between species in an ecosystem?
To obtain a limited resource, such as food or water
What is the term for the interaction between a parasite and its host?
Parasitism
What is the role of biotic components in an ecosystem?
They interact with abiotic components to sustain life
How do ecologists study ecosystems?
By observing the interactions between biotic and abiotic components
What is the result of feeding relationships in ecosystems?
Maintaining ecological balance and controlling population sizes
What is the primary characteristic of an ecosystem's size?
Its boundaries are defined by the interactions and processes within it
What is the role of plants in the respiration process?
They consume carbon dioxide and oxygen
What is the purpose of studying the interactions between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
To understand the structure, function, and dynamics of ecosystems
What is an example of a symbiotic relationship in an ecosystem?
Bees and flowers engaging in mutualism
What is the purpose of respiration in an organism?
To release energy for cellular processes
What type of interaction occurs when two or more species compete for the same limited resource?
Competition
What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem?
Bees and flowers
What is the ultimate source of energy for almost all ecosystems?
Sunlight
What is the role of water in a pond ecosystem?
An abiotic component that provides habitat for aquatic plants
What is the result of the interaction between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
A balance in the ecosystem
What is an example of parasitism in an ecosystem?
Ticks and animals
What is the effect of respiration on the atmosphere?
An increase in carbon dioxide levels
What is the primary goal of studying ecosystems?
To understand the interactions between biotic and abiotic components
What determines the boundaries of an ecosystem?
The interactions and processes that occur within it
What is the primary function of an ecosystem?
To support the life of biotic components
What is the role of sunlight in the photosynthesis process?
It triggers the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen
What is the result of the interactions between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
A balance in the flow of energy and nutrients
What is the purpose of studying the biosphere?
To identify the collective functioning of all ecosystems on Earth
What is the process by which plants and animals release energy from glucose?
Respiration
What is the relationship between the biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
Interdependent
What is the primary role of plants in the ecosystem?
To convert sunlight into energy
What is the result of the photosynthesis process on the atmosphere?
An increase in oxygen
Which component of an ecosystem is primarily responsible for regulating the flow of energy and nutrients?
Biotic components
What is the ultimate consequence of the interactions between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
Maintenance of balance and stability
Which process is essential for releasing oxygen into the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
What is the primary role of microorganisms in an ecosystem?
Decomposers
What is the term for the specific physical space in which an ecosystem operates?
Ecosystem
Which component of an ecosystem is responsible for absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Plants
What is the primary function of abiotic components in an ecosystem?
Providing habitat for biotic components
What is the ultimate source of energy for almost all ecosystems?
Sunlight
What is the primary function of the respiration process in an ecosystem?
To release energy for cellular processes
What is the result of symbiotic relationships in an ecosystem?
Both species benefit
What is the primary role of abiotic components in an ecosystem?
To support the growth and survival of biotic components
What is the effect of competition between species on an ecosystem?
It affects the population sizes and distribution of the competing species
What is the primary goal of studying ecosystems?
To understand the interactions between biotic and abiotic components
What is the role of sunlight in the photosynthesis process?
It provides energy for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
What is the result of feeding relationships in an ecosystem?
It controls the flow of energy and nutrients in an ecosystem
What determines the boundaries of an ecosystem?
The interactions and processes that occur within it
What is the primary characteristic of an ecosystem's size?
It can vary greatly in complexity and size
What is the ultimate source of energy for almost all ecosystems?
The sun
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