Terrarium Build Information Flashcard

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Plants suitable for a terrarium: Moss, cactus, succulents, carnivorous plants.

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Moss

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True or False: Bugs and soil from outside are harmful to a terrarium.

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False

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What are the necessary steps, in order, to make a terrarium?

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Add gravel, add mesh, add soil, add hardscape, add large plants, add moss, add water

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What must happen for the carbon cycle to continue in a closed terrarium exposed to sunlight?

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All organisms must continue to exchange gases. Snails producing carbon dioxide while plants produce oxygen.

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Which statement correctly describes part of the carbon cycle?

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The amount of carbon in the soil increases when plants decay.

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How does water move in a terrarium in your science project?

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Through evaporation and condensation and transpiration.

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What is the main difference between a terrarium and an aquarium?

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A terrarium has soil and less water

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Why are centipedes not good for a terrarium ecosystem?

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centipedes are predators and they will hunt all the other creatures to extinction then die out themselves

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What is the name of the tiny little creatures who are so important in a terrarium soil system to keep mold to a minimum and keep the entire system healthy and able to cycle nutrients in a closed system?

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springtail

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Why do we need to install a small gravel "false bottom" in our terrarium systems?

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We need a false bottom so that excess water has a place to drain and reduce the risk of mold growth and root drowning in standing water.