Lesson 9.1 Flashcards

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1
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All living things in the ecosystem need

A

energy

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2
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the transfer of energy loses most of its usable energy as heat; thus, energy never returns to the sun, and therefore, it is impossible for energy to cycle because it dissipates into the surrounding;

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entropy

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3
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All matter in the ecosystem are made up of tiny particles called

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atoms

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4
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The animals grow and survive by getting their nutrients from

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plants

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5
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Plants also grow by getting nutrients from the

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soil

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6
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Energy does not cycle through ecosystems; instead they move in

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another direction

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7
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is comprised of trophic levels in which
the energy is transformed.

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food chain

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8
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the ultimate source of energy on planet Earth.

A

energy from sunlight

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9
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green plants can manufacture organic compounds as sources of energy and nutrients

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producer

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10
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get their nutrients and energy by feeding directly or indirectly on plants.

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consumers

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11
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1st level consumers, are animals or insects whose primary food source is plants

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herbivores

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12
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(Flesh eaters) are secondary consumers which feed on plant-eating animals.

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carnivores

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13
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tertiary consumers, which feed on plants, herbivores, and carnivores.

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omnivores

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14
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such as bacteria and fungi break down dead tissue or wastes and absorb their soluble nutrients

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Decomposers

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15
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refers to the interconnected or interlocking relationships among various food chains in an ecosystem. Living things may feed on several members of the web

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food web

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16
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Grazing food chain starts from _________

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green plants to the grazing herbivores then to the carnivores

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17
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Detritus food chain starts from ____________ such as beetles, ants, and earthworms, and their predators.

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decaying matter to microorganisms then to detritus-feeding organisms

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18
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2 classifications of food chain

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Grazing food and detritus food chain

19
Q

the most essential abiotic factor which helps most living things survive.

A

water

20
Q

the lifeblood of Earth. It is an essential part of all living

A

water

21
Q

Hot temperature in the atmosphere produces ____ moisture

A

greater

22
Q

the heat and cold equilibrium in combination with many environmental factors

A

temperature

23
Q

the main source of energy for all plants and algae

A

light

24
Q

has an important part to play in the life of many living things

A

natural light

25
Q

Humans need ____ to become healthy.

A

light

26
Q

due to the gravitational force of Earth in which the atmospheric gases are pulled toward the surface which produces air pressure.

A

Atmospheric pressure

27
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such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen, are essential elements of life

A

chemical components

28
Q

Organic and inorganic compounds are derived mostly from

A

plants and other food sources

29
Q

Out of the __ naturally occurring elements on Earth, ___ of which are found in living things.

A

92
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30
Q

All organisms have their own way of adapting that helps them survive and thrive.

A

adapting

31
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_____ happens when a gene mutates or changes by accident.

A

Adaptation

32
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_______ refers to the physical characteristics of an organism that help them to survive in its ecosystem

A

Structural adaptation

33
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They change the color of their skin to deceive their enemies by blending with their environment. This type of behavior of an animal is known as _______

A

camouflage

34
Q

During winter, in some parts of the world, some mammals _____ because of cold weather;
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A

hibernate

35
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animals that live in deserts like squirrels and some insects go into a kind of deep sleep during summer instead. This sleep is called ______

A

estivation

36
Q

A plant adaptation that is sharp, pointed structure, and for protection

A

spine or thorn

37
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A plant adaptation that is long, thin, and coloring structure. For support and climbing

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tendril

38
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A plant adaptation that is thin and long; attached to the stem. For support

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prop root

39
Q

the wealth of humans

A

wide variety of plants and animals

40
Q

The sum of all the different species occupying a wide variety of ecosystems and the foundation of life on Earth is called ____

A

biodiversity

41
Q

Many species live on ____ than in the ____

A

land > sea

42
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It refers to different biomes

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Ecosystem diversity

43
Q

The______ and ____ is of great importance in the field of medicine, food industry, and agriculture

A

biodiversity of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) i

44
Q

________ is a source of test organisms’ samples in conducting research studies to discover things for wellness.

A

Biodiversity