Unit 1 - General

Front

What has happened to the human population over time?

Back

The human population has increased.

Front

Which biome has more species than any other biome combined?

Back

The tropical rain forest.

Front

If there are 51,480 Calories of energy available to the 2nd level consumers, how many calories are available to the first level consumer?

Back

514,800 Calories.

Front

What is the new population if 3 hyenas immigrate and 5 emigrate from a population of 28?

Back

26.

Front

What is the study of living things called?

Back

Biology.

Front

What is the definition of ecology?

Back

The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

Front

What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

Back

Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.