Environment Vocab Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Abiotic
A
The nonliving parts of an ecosystem
2
Q
Aquifer
A
A natural underground water supply
3
Q
Biogeochemical Cycle
A
Natural processes that recycle matter over and over again between the biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem
4
Q
Biotic
A
The living parts of an ecosystem
5
Q
Trophic Level
A
A particular feeding level in a food chain
6
Q
Hydrology
A
The study of the movement and distribution of water, ice, and water vapor as it moves through ecosystems
7
Q
Transpiration
A
The release of water molecules through the leaves of plants
