Ecology Review 4

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What happens to the carbon cycle when many trees are removed from a forest?

Back

Increase in the rates of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Front

Where do plants get their mass (carbon)?

Back

CO2 in the atmosphere.

Front

What action can humans take to help reduce global warming?

Back

Decrease energy consumption.

Front

If there is 2,587 kcal of energy in one trophic level, how many calories will be available at the next trophic level?

Back

258.7

Front

Define the carbon cycle.

Back

The process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

Explain the role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

Back

Biodiversity increases resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand changes.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.