10 Questions
What is the term used to describe the buildup of absorbed chemicals in an organism over time?
Bioaccumulation
Which type of forest is characterized by trees that lose their leaves at the end of each growing season?
Temperate Deciduous Forest
What is the main difference between bioaccumulation and biomagnification?
One occurs in one trophic level, the other occurs across multiple trophic levels
What is the term used to describe the increase in concentration of chemicals in each organism up the food chain?
Biomagnification
What type of forest is characterized by abundant rain, warm temperatures, and consistent day length?
Tropical Rainforest
Which of the following is an example of an animal that thrives in a Tropical Rainforest?
Primate
What is the term used to describe the complex network of interconnecting and overlapping food chains?
Food Web
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Tropical Rainforest?
Deciduous trees
What is the term used to describe the position of an organism in a food chain?
Trophic Level
Which of the following is an example of a plant that thrives in a Temperate Deciduous Forest?
Oak
Test your understanding of the flow of nutrients and energy in ecosystems, from primary producers to decomposers, and the natural processes that govern the movement of essential elements. Explore the concepts of food chains and biogeochemical cycles, and how they interact in the environment. Get ready to learn about the intricate web of life!
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