Studied by 14 people
Ecosystem
A community of living organisms and their nonliving environment that interact as a functional unit.
Biotic Components
The living beings that affect other species in an ecosystem, either directly or indirectly.
Abiotic Components
Every chemical and physical component in an ecosystem, or non-living component.
Producers
Plants and other autotrophic organisms that can produce energy through photosynthesis.
Consumers
Heterotrophic organisms that obtain their energy from other organisms or their products.
Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
Consumers are further subdivided into these three categories
Herbivores
Animals that primarily eat plants for their nutrition, such as deer, rabbits, and cows.
Carnivores
Animals that primarily eat meat as their main food source. They are also known as secondary consumers in the food chain.
Omnivores
Animals that eat both plants and other animals. They have a diverse diet and can adapt to various food sources for their nutritional needs.
Decomposers
Organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down dead organic matter into smaller components.
Predators
Animals that consume and kill other animals for food.
Prey
Organisms that are targeted and slaughtered by other creatures to obtain nourishment.
Parasites
Living things that reside within another organism (the host) and feed on it, often harming the host.
Atmosphere
The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and provides the air we breathe.
Water
The substance that covers the majority of the Earth's surface and is required for life to exist.
Soil
The loose layer of material that covers the Earth's surface and provides nutrients to plants and other organisms.
Sunlight
The primary energy source for Earth's life, crucial for photosynthesis.
Climate
A region's long-term weather patterns, influencing the types of organisms that can live there.
Sahara Desert
Desert biome with high temperatures
Arctic Tundra
Tundra biome with low temperatures
Temperate climate
Parts of Europe and North America experience this climate
Amazon rainforest
Tropical rainforest climate
Deciduous forests
Temperate forest biome with moderate temperatures
Visible light
wavelengths between 0.4 and 0.8 micrometres
UV light
wavelengths shorter than 0.4 micrometres
Infrared
wavelengths longer than 0.8 micrometres
Clay soil
has high fertility due to its ability to retain nutrients, but it tends to hold water tightly, making it heavy and often poorly drained
Sandy soil
warms up quickly and is easy to work with, but it doesn't hold nutrients well
Loamy soil
often considered ideal for gardening as it provides a suitable environment for plant growth
Nitrogen
about 78% of Earth's atmosphere
Oxygen
about 21% of Earth's atmosphere
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
Example of Oceans
Lake Baikal and Lake Victoria
Example of Lakes
Amazon River and Nile River
Example of Rivers
Tapeworms
parasitic in the digestive system of hosts
Fleas
parasitic on mammals like dogs or cats
Malaria Parasites
transmitted through mosquitoes to humans
Carnivores
Lions, wolves, and eagles are what type of consumers?
Omnivores
Humans, bears, and pigs are what type of consumers?
Predators
Lions, Sharks, and Eagles are common examples of what?
Prey
Gazelles, fish, and mice are common examples of what?
Note 
Flashcard (44)