Biology Unit 3 Review

Front

What biome contains mostly frozen soil called permafrost?

Back

Tundra

Front

What is the term for the gradual change in plant life in a region due to climate change?

Back

Succession

Front

What is a biotic factor in the environment?

Back

Animals

Front

What are tundra and desert examples of?

Back

Biomes

Front

What organisms can directly convert energy from the Sun to food?

Back

Producers

Front

What is the primary factor that influences the type of biome in a region?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are living components, while abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem.

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

Front

What is the definition of a habitat?

Back

A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives.