1. Ecology and Biome Review

2. Vocabulary

3. Characteristics that help and organism survive Adaptations

4. Organisms that eat both plants and animals Omnivores

5. A region of the earth that is characterized by the climate and organisms that live there Biome

6. A relationship in which both organisms benefit from each other Mutualism

7. A diagram that shows a single pathway of energy flow Food chain

8. Living factors in an environment Biotic

9. Organisms that feed on dead animals Scavengers

10. Name the Biome!

11. Cold Desert, permafrost Tundra

12. Most Biodiversity Tropical Rain forest

13. Freshwater meets saltwater Estuary

14. Wet and dry season Grasslands

15. Hot day, cold night Desert

16. Leaves change colors Deciduous Forest

17. Evergreens, Snow, Pine trees Taiga, Coniferous forest

18. Lichen, moss, snowy owl Tundra

19. Nutrient-poor soil, wet Tropical Rain forest

20. Most abundant producer in the ocean Phytoplankton

21. Which of the following statements about savannas is true? a.During the wet season, they receive little rain. b.Their inhabitants include large herbivores. c.They are characterized by steep mountains. d.They are characterized by having 4 seasons. during the year.

22. a.During the wet season, they receive little rain. b.Their inhabitants include large herbivores. c.They are characterized by steep mountains. d.They are characterized by having 4 seasons. during the year.

23. The first type of organism in any food chain is a _______.

24. Producer

25. What type of consumer cannot be the primary consumer?

26. Carnivore

27. ____ are the main abiotic factors that determine the type of biome found in a region. a.Rainfall and temperature b.Shade and wildlife c.Temperature and elevation d.Soil color and acidity

28. ____ are the main abiotic factors that determine the type of biome found in a region. a.Rainfall and temperature b.Shade and wildlife c.Temperature and elevation d.Soil color and acidity

29. What type of diagram shows how energy is lost as you move up a food chain?

30. Energy Pyramid

31. The most biologically diverse biome is the a.swamp. b.grassland. c.tundra. d.tropical rain forest.

32. The most biologically diverse biome is the a.swamp. b.grassland. c.tundra. d.tropical rain forest.

33. Which of the following describes the location of the tundra biome? a.East coast of the U.S. b.Just north of the United States c.North of Canada d.Central America

34. Which of the following describes the location of the tundra biome? a.East coast of the U.S. b.Just north of the United States c.North of Canada d.Central America

35. Leaves change colors on ____ trees in autumn. a.coniferousc.deciduous b.permafrostd.abiotic

36. Leaves change colors on ____ trees in autumn. a.coniferousc.deciduous b.permafrostd.abiotic

37. Deciduous trees are able to conserve water in winter by a.growing spines. b.staying green year-round. c.hibernating. d.losing their leaves.

38. Deciduous trees are able to conserve water in winter by a.growing spines. b.staying green year-round. c.hibernating. d.losing their leaves.

39. ____ trees produce seeds in cones and do NOT lose their leaves in autumn. a.Coniferous b.Deciduous c.Tropical d.Abiotic

40. ____ trees produce seeds in cones and do NOT lose their leaves in autumn. a.Coniferous b.Deciduous c.Tropical d.Abiotic

41. The topsoil in a tropical rain forest is usually a.nutrient rich and fertile. b.swampy and rich c.nutrient poor. d.has permafrost

42. The topsoil in a tropical rain forest is usually a.nutrient rich and fertile. b.swampy and rich c.nutrient poor. d.has permafrost

43. A ____ is a tropical grassland with scattered clumps of trees. a.prairiec.pampas b.savannad.steppe

44. A ____ is a tropical grassland with scattered clumps of trees. a.prairiec.pampas b.savannad.steppe

45. Salt and fresh water mix in a.an estuary.c.a coral reef. b.the Sargasso Sea.d.the benthic zone.

46. Salt and fresh water mix in a.an estuary.c.a coral reef. b.the Sargasso Sea.d.the benthic zone.

47. In temperate deciduous forests, a.most trees lose their leaves in the fall to survive the cold winter. b.the soil is rich, and plants cover much of the forest floor. c.many animals eat nuts, berries, and leaves. d.All of the above

48. In temperate deciduous forests, a.most trees lose their leaves in the fall to survive the cold winter. b.the soil is rich, and plants cover much of the forest floor. c.many animals eat nuts, berries, and leaves. d.All of the above

49. Tropical rain forests contain a.many trees that form a tall, dense canopy above the forest floor. b.vines that climb tall tree trunks for support. c.many low-growing plants that do not require a lot of light. d.All of the above

50. Tropical rain forests contain a.many trees that form a tall, dense canopy above the forest floor. b.vines that climb tall tree trunks for support. c.many low-growing plants that do not require a lot of light. d.All of the above

51. Which biome has the highest average yearly rainfall? a.deciduous forestc.tropical rain forest b.coniferous forestd.grassland

52. Which biome has the highest average yearly rainfall? a.deciduous forestc.tropical rain forest b.coniferous forestd.grassland

53. Which biome has the lowest average yearly rainfall? a.desertc.Taiga b.savannad.coniferous forest

54. Which biome has the lowest average yearly rainfall? a.desertc.Taiga b.savannad.coniferous forest

55. A role an organism plays in it’s environment is called a ______

56. Niche

57. A group of the same species that occupy an area are called a ______

58. Population

59. The study of how organisms interact with one another and their environment is called _____.

60. Ecology

61. The area in which an organism lives is called it’s _______.

62. Habitat

63. Organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are called __________.

64. Species

65. List three diagrams that show how energy flows throughout an ecosystem

66. Energy web, Food chain, and an energy pyramid

67. Which biome includes animals who have adapted to burrowing themselves underground to escape direct sunlight during the day and come out during the cold night to hunt for food?

68. Desert

69. What types of abiotic factors can influence water biomes?

70. Water flow speed, depth, distance from shore, temperature, salinity, etc.

71. What is the difference between a food web and a chain?

72. Food webs show many pathways of energy flow and chains show one pathway.

73. What is an adaptation of animals found in the grassland biome?

74. -Grazing in herds do decrease the probability of becoming prey -Speed to catch prey or to get away from predators -Camo -Hiding in tall grass -Etc.

75. Which biome is characterized by the poorest soil? a)Tropical Rainforest b) Grassland c)Savanna d)Temperate Deciduous Forest

76. a)Tropical Rainforest

77. Which biome has 90 centimeters of rainfall per year? a)Desert b)Grassland c)Temperate Deciduous Forest d)Tropical Rainforest

78. b)Grassland

79. Describe the biome This park marks a transition period between two major biomes of North America. Shannon has collected growth data on the following trees: pine, spruce, fir, oak, hickory, and maple. Based upon the types of trees that she has collected data from, which two biomes have overlap zones in Riverside National Park?

80. Temperate Deciduous Forest and Taiga

81. Diane has seen Caribou foraging in tall dense forests of conifer trees as well as grazing on an abundance of lichen and moss on flat open areas of land. Diane is most likely studying the caribou along a border that marks the transition between two different biomes. Which two biomes are these?

82. Tundra and Taiga

83. Complete the following analogy: High Salinity: Marine :: Mix of high and low salinity: _________________________ Estuary Lake Pond Ocean

84. Estuary

85. Which of the following is NOT true of the desert biome? A. Desert plants have shallow branching roots B. They have the highest rainfall of any biome C. Desert animals burrow underground or are nocturnal D. Deserts can be hot during the day and cold at night

86. B. They have the highest rainfall of any biome

87. Which of the following is NOT true about the Taiga biome? A. Taiga animals migrate or hibernate during the long winter months B. Taiga plants have cone shapes and needles to avoid snow accumulation C. Coniferous trees like pine, spruce, and fir are the dominant types of vegetation D. Deciduous trees like oak, elm, and hickory are the dominant types of vegetation

88. Deciduous trees like oak, elm, and hickory are the dominant types of vegetation

89. In the Tundra, snowshoe hares and arctic lemmings both feed on lichen and moss. Which of the following best identifies the relationship between the snowshoe hares and the arctic lemmings? A. Competition B. Symbiosis C. Mutualism D. Predator/Prey

90. A. Competition

91. In the rainforest, trees and other plants compete for sunlight. Which of the following best defines the sunlight? A. limited resource B. nonrenewable resource C. habitat D. niche

93. Lichen is an association between a fungus and algae. In the association, lichen receives food in the form of the products of photosynthesis from the algae. The algae receives shelter and water from the fungus. This relationship is best defined as A. mutualism. B. parasitism C. commensalism D. competition

94. A. mutualism.

95. Around hot-water vents deep in the ocean live specialized communities. Bacteria turn hydrogen sulfide into sugars by a chemical process. The bacteria then provide food to other life forms, as shown in the diagram. Compared to food chains on land, the bacteria fill the same role as _______________________. a. Consumers b. Producers c. Decomposers d. Heterotrophs

96. b. Producers

97. Which of the following is true of temperate deciduous forests? A. They are found near the equator B. They have the highest rainfall of any biome C. They undergo seasonal changes in temperature D. They have the highest species richness of any biome

98. C. They undergo seasonal changes in temperature

99. How energy moves through an ecosystem can be represented by a. food chains.c.food webs. b.energy pyramids.d.All of the above

100. d.All of the above

101. Which of the following is the correct order in a food chain? a.sun ® producers ® herbivores ® carnivores® decomposers b.sun ® consumers ® predators ® parasites ® hosts c.sun ® producers ® decomposers ® consumers ® omnivores d.sun ® carnivores ® herbivores ® scavengers ® decomposers

102. a.sun ® producers ® herbivores ® carnivores® decomposers

103. This biome has four distinct seasons- spring, summer, winter, and fall

104. Temperate deciduous forest

105. Is covered by sand dunes or rocky soil. It is hot during the day and cold at night.

106. desert

107. This biome has the most biodiversity than any other land biome.

108. Tropical rainforest

109. Animals of this biome have adapted to graze in herds.

110. Savanna/grassland

111. low growing plants found in this biome have adapted to survive with little amounts of sunlight due to the large trees that block the sunlight.

112. Tropical rainforest

113. Northern most biome that does not receive enough rain to support trees and too cold for roots to grow deep into the soil.

114. tundra

115. Some animals in this biome have large fatty tissues that store large amounts of water so the organism may stay hydrated.

116. desert

117. Animals of this biome are mostly nocturnal (come out at night) or burrow into the ground to conserve water.

118. desert

119. Trees are cone shaped to prevent snow accumulation.

120. taiga