Week 17 Warm-Up

Front

What happens to the amount of potential energy available for each trophic level in an energy pyramid?

Back

It decreases from bottom to top.

Front

What biome is characterized by areas that flood with fresh and saltwater and is home to crabs and small fishes?

Back

Estuary

Front

Which organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

In a climograph, if temperature is depicted with a red line and precipitation with blue bars, which biome is indicated if the temperature is low and precipitation is moderate?

Back

Tundra

Front

What is the rigid outer layer that protects plant cells called?

Back

Cell Wall

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is an energy pyramid?

Back

A graphical representation showing the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

Front

What are the main components of a climograph?

Back

Temperature (red line) and precipitation (blue bars).

Front

What type of biome is characterized by high temperatures and high rainfall year-round?

Back

Tropical rainforest.

Front

What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

To provide structure and protection.