Introduction to Ecology and Biomes

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to ecology and biomes, helping to understand foundational concepts in environmental science.

Ecology

A branch of biology that studies interactions between organisms and their environment.

Climate

Long-term prevailing weather conditions in a given area and the most significant influence on the distribution of organisms.

Biosphere

The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

Biome

Major geographical areas defined by the type of vegetation and primary producers present.

Terrestrial Biomes

Biomes defined primarily by their primary producers and climate conditions.

Aquatic Biomes

Biomes that include both freshwater and marine environments, characterized by their unique ecosystems.

Population

A group of organisms of the same species living in a particular area.

Community

An assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area.

Tissue

A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

Cell

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.