Q3: Lesson ? | Ecosystem Flashcards
comprised of trophic levels in which the energy is transformed
food chain
is the ultimate source of energy on planet earth
energy from sunlight
1st level consumers
herbivores
get their nutrients and energy by feeding directly or indirectly on plants
consumers
is the most essential abiotic factor which helps most living things survive
water
is the heat and cold equilibrium in combination with many environmental factors
temperature
is the main source of energy for all plants and algae
light
plants utilize light for the process of _________________
photosynthesis
due to the gravitational force of earth in which the atmospheric gases are pulled toward the surface which produces air pressure
atmospheric pressure
such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are essential elements of life
chemical components
refers to the physical characteristics of an organism that help them to survive in its ecosystem
structural adaptation
process where animals eat a lot of food then sleep throughout the winter
hibernation
deep sleep during the summer
estivation
it is where reptiles fatten themselves up then sleep throughout the winter
brumation
sharp pointed structure
spine or thorn