Organisms & The Enviroment Flashcards
How does all food originally come from the sun.
The sun allows plants to photosynthesise which are then eaten by herbivores which are then eaten by omnivores, carnivores or decomposers.
Is a fungi an example of a decomposer?
Yes
How do decomposers get energy?
They get it from dead organisms through the soil.
Can a plant be considered a producer?
Yes
What is the main importance of insects?
They help plants to reproduce via pollination.
What is a secondary consumer?
A consumer is an animal that gets its energy from other animals.
What is a primary consumer?
An organism that gets its energy from plants.
What is a trophic level?
A group of organisms within an ecosystem that occupy the same level in the food chain.
What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?
Abiotic factors aren’t alive while biotic ones are.
Is water pollution a biotic or abiotic factor?
Abiotic
What is a fire break?
Gaps in vegetation that slow or stop the spread of wildfires.
