Chapter 1.1 Equilibrium In The Biosphere Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Describes any system with constant change in which the components can adjust to the changes without disturbing the entire system.

A

Dynamic Equilibrium.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The narrow zone around earth that harbours life.

A

Biosphere.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The biological or living components of the biosphere.

A

Biotic Components.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The non-living components of the biosphere. They include chemical and physical factors.

A

Abiotic Components.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

A group of individuals of the same species occupying a given area at a certain time.

A

Population.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The populations of all species that occupy a habitat.

A

Community.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

A community and its physical and chemical environment.

A

Ecosystem.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The number of species in an ecosystem.

A

Biodiversity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A sequence linking organisms that feed on each other, starting with a food source and continuing in order with each consumer.

A

Food Chain.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

An autotroph; an organism that makes its own food.

A

Producer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A heterotroph; an organism that must eat producers or other consumers to survive.

A

Consumer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly