Chapter 36 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Primary consumer
A
Eat only producers
2
Q
Food web
A
Show feeding patterns
3
Q
Biomass
A
Organic material
4
Q
Energy pyramid
A
Shows energy loss between trophic levels
5
Q
Nitrogen fixation
A
Bacteria convert nitrogen gas to ammonia
6
Q
Nitrification
A
Bacteria change ammonium to nitrates
7
Q
Transpiration
A
Evaporation from plants leaves
8
Q
Condense
A
More concentrated
9
Q
Precipitation
A
Rain
10
Q
Deforestation
A
Removes plants that absorb co2
11
Q
Greenhouse effect
A
Extra co2 gas in atmosphere allow light through, trap heat
12
Q
Global warming
A
Overall temperature increase of earth
13
Q
Eutrophication
A
Rapid algae growth in water
14
Q
Water usage
A
May use up rivers, streams, underground aquifers faster than they are replenished
15
Q
Biological magnification
A
Pollution concentration increases through trophic levels
