Understanding God's World Flashcard 10

Front

What describes the weather conditions an area receives over time?

Back

Climate

Front

What is a community of organisms interacting with their physical environment called?

Back

Ecosystem

Front

What is the special job of an organism in its environment?

Back

Niche

Front

What level is higher in saltwater habitats compared to freshwater habitats?

Back

Salinity

Front

What do we call an animal that eats only plants?

Back

Herbivore

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

Back

Biodiversity

Front

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What do we call the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism?

Back

Habitat

Front

What is the term for a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and organisms?

Back

Biome

Front

What is the term for animals that eat both plants and other animals?

Back

Omnivore