Chapter 22

Question 1

all of the earth’s ecosytems

Answer 1

biosphere

Question 2

Community of different species interacting with one another

Answer 2

ecosystem

Question 3

Land portion of the biosphere; distinct climate and specific life-forms adapted for life within that climate

Answer 3

biome

Question 4

Non-living components

(Water, air, nutrients and solar energy)

Answer 4

abiotic

Question 5

Living components

(Plants, animals, microorganisms)

Answer 5

biotic

Question 6

the full range of conditions under which an organism can exist

Answer 6

fundamental niche

Question 7

the portion of the fundamental niche occupied in the presence of other species

Answer 7

realized niche

Question 8

Species feeds on part of another organism

Answer 8

parasitism

Question 9

Relationship that benefits one species but neither helps nor harms the other

Answer 9

commensalism`

Question 10

Succession that occurs where no ecosystem existed before. (Start with Rock)

Answer 10

primary succession

Question 11

Succession that occurs where an ecosystem previously existed (Start with Soil)

Answer 11

secondary succession