Module 2 Matter in Ecosystems Vocabulary

The ability to do work or cause change.

• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration
• xylem

The part of a plant that carries food from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

• phloem
• energy
• stomata
• transpiration
• xylem

Tiny openings on the leaves of plants that let gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide pass in and out.

• stomata
• energy
• phloem
• transpiration
• xylem

The process by which water is absorbed by plants through the roots and then released into the air as water vapor through the leaves.

• transpiration
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• xylem

The part of a plant that carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and stems.

• xylem
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration

A non-living part of an environment, such as sunlight, water, or temperature, that affects living things.

• abiotic factor
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration

A living part of an environment, like plants or animals, that affects other living organisms.

• biotic factor
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration

The natural environment where an organism lives and grows.

• habitat
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration

A species that is not native to an area and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

• invasive species
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration

An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

• predator
• energy
• phloem
• stomata
• transpiration