Ecology

Ecology

Assessment

Flashcard

Biology, Science

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ecology?

Back

Ecology is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a producer in an ecosystem?

Back

A producer is an organism that converts energy from the sun into food, typically through photosynthesis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

Back

A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a decomposer?

Back

A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a niche?

Back

A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an energy pyramid?

Back

An energy pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow in an ecosystem, showing the energy available at each trophic level.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of energy is typically passed from producers to primary consumers?

Back

Typically, only about 10% of the energy from producers is passed to primary consumers.

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