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1.	The scientific study of the interactions between organisms and the environment.

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1.	The scientific study of the interactions between organisms and the environment.

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Ecology is the scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their physical environment.

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2.	The day-to-day condition of Earth’s atmosphere is referred to as?

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2.	The day-to-day condition of Earth’s atmosphere is referred to as?

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Weather

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3.	This scientist began the field of ecology in 1866.

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3.	This scientist began the field of ecology in 1866.

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Ernst Haeckel

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4.	The average temperatures and precipitation levels in a particular region over a long period of time.

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4.	The average temperatures and precipitation levels in a particular region over a long period of time.

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Climate

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5.	This level of ecological organization includes all members of a single species living in a particular area.

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5.	This level of ecological organization includes all members of a single species living in a particular area.

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Population

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6.	What name is given to the broadest level of ecological organization that includes all other levels?

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6.	What name is given to the broadest level of ecological organization that includes all other levels?

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Biosphere

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7.	This is a gas that occurs naturally in the atmosphere and protects the earth from harmful radiation from the sun.

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7.	This is a gas that occurs naturally in the atmosphere and protects the earth from harmful radiation from the sun.

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Ozone Layer

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8.	This family of molecules is responsible for the depletion of the protective gas referred to in question 7.  

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8.	This family of molecules is responsible for the depletion of the protective gas referred to in question 7.  

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CFC

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9.	List one consequence of too much ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of the Earth.

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9.	List one consequence of too much ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of the Earth.

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Skin Cancer

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10.	Much of the sun’s heat is naturally trapped in the atmosphere warming our planet and insulating it from the cold of space.  This is known as the?

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10.	Much of the sun’s heat is naturally trapped in the atmosphere warming our planet and insulating it from the cold of space.  This is known as the?

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The Greenhouse Effect

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11.	Animals that obtain energy by eating only other animals are called ________________.

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11.	Animals that obtain energy by eating only other animals are called ________________.

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Carnivores

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12.	This term refers to organisms that are not capable of making their own food.

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12.	This term refers to organisms that are not capable of making their own food.

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Heterotrophs

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13.	Name given to organisms that carry out photosynthesis.

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13.	Name given to organisms that carry out photosynthesis.

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14.	Of all the sun’s energy that reaches the Earth, how much of this energy is actually utilized by living organisms?

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14.	Of all the sun’s energy that reaches the Earth, how much of this energy is actually utilized by living organisms?

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Less than 1%

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15.	Animals that obtain energy by eating both plants and animals are called __________________.

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15.	Animals that obtain energy by eating both plants and animals are called __________________.

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Omnivores

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16.	Name given to organisms that carry out chemosynthesis.

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16.	Name given to organisms that carry out chemosynthesis.

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chemosynthetic organisms

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17.	Name given to organisms that expend energy to regulate their internal conditions

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17.	Name given to organisms that expend energy to regulate their internal conditions

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their internal conditions

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18.	Name given to organisms that cause decay by breaking down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds.

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18.	Name given to organisms that cause decay by breaking down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds.

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Saprophytes

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19.	Animals that obtain energy by eating only plants are called?

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19.	Animals that obtain energy by eating only plants are called?

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Herbivore

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20.	This term refers to organisms that are capable of using energy from the environment to make their own food.

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20.	This term refers to organisms that are capable of using energy from the environment to make their own food.

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Autotrophs

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21.	Earth has three major climate zones.  What name is given to the zone where the sun’s rays strike the Earth at a very low angle?

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21.	Earth has three major climate zones.  What name is given to the zone where the sun’s rays strike the Earth at a very low angle?

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Polar Zone

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22.	What name is given to the zone that receives direct or nearly direct sunlight all year long?

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22.	What name is given to the zone that receives direct or nearly direct sunlight all year long?

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The tropical zone

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23.	The changing angle of the sun during the course of the year causes this climate zone to range from hot to cold.

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23.	The changing angle of the sun during the course of the year causes this climate zone to range from hot to cold.

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The temperature zone

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24.	Cold water near the poles sinks and travels along the ocean floor.  When this cold water reaches warmer regions, it rises.  This process is known as?

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24.	Cold water near the poles sinks and travels along the ocean floor.  When this cold water reaches warmer regions, it rises.  This process is known as?

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Air Currents/Winds

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25.	The collection of all the organisms that live in a particular place, together with their nonliving, physical environment is known as a(n)?

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25.	The collection of all the organisms that live in a particular place, together with their nonliving, physical environment is known as a(n)?

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Population

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26.	All of the living organisms found in a particular area is called a(n)?

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26.	All of the living organisms found in a particular area is called a(n)?

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Ecosystem

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27.	What molecule is formed when three atoms of oxygen bond together?

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27.	What molecule is formed when three atoms of oxygen bond together?

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Ozone

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28.	An event that changes a community by removing organisms from it or altering the availability of resources is known as a _____?

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28.	An event that changes a community by removing organisms from it or altering the availability of resources is known as a _____?

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Disturbance

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29.	What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth.

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29.	What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth.

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The Sun

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30.	Name given to organisms that do not regulate their internal conditions.

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30.	Name given to organisms that do not regulate their internal conditions.

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Conformers

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31.	The process an organism goes through when adjusting to a change in an abiotic factor.

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31.	The process an organism goes through when adjusting to a change in an abiotic factor.

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abiotic factor

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32.	The range of temperatures, salinities, or rainfall amounts in which an organism can function.

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32.	The range of temperatures, salinities, or rainfall amounts in which an organism can function.

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33.	What name is given to organisms that have very narrow niches?

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33.	What name is given to organisms that have very narrow niches?

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Specialists

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34.	Organisms with broad niches that can tolerate a range of conditions are called?

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34.	Organisms with broad niches that can tolerate a range of conditions are called?

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generalists.

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35.	The role that is played by an organism in an ecosystem is called its_________.

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35.	The role that is played by an organism in an ecosystem is called its_________.

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niches

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36.	The place where an organism lives is called its?

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36.	The place where an organism lives is called its?

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habitat

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37.	The nonliving components of an ecosystem are referred to as?

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37.	The nonliving components of an ecosystem are referred to as?

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Abiotic Factors

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38.	The living components of an ecosystem are referred to as?

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38.	The living components of an ecosystem are referred to as?

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Biotic Factors

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39.	Consider a desert ecosystem.  Make a list of 4 nonliving factors or components that would affect the life in this ecosystem.  

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39.	Consider a desert ecosystem.  Make a list of 4 nonliving factors or components that would affect the life in this ecosystem.  

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Temperature, Rain, water, Ph levels

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40.	Each step of a food chain is called a?

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40.	Each step of a food chain is called a?

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A trophic level

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41.	A network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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41.	A network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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Food Web

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42.	Organisms that obtain energy by feeding on animal wastes, or the dead remains of plants and animals are called?

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42.	Organisms that obtain energy by feeding on animal wastes, or the dead remains of plants and animals are called?

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Decomposers

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43.	Give an example of a “conformer” and explain why this organism is a good example.  

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43.	Give an example of a “conformer” and explain why this organism is a good example.  

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44.	The human population of Earth is in a period of incredible growth.  Explain why this could be a problem for life on Earth

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44.	The human population of Earth is in a period of incredible growth.  Explain why this could be a problem for life on Earth

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We could begin to run out of natural resources

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45.	Explain what happens in the greenhouse effect.

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45.	Explain what happens in the greenhouse effect.

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The greenhouse effect happens when certain gases—known as greenhouse gases—collect in Earth's atmosphere.

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46.	Why is the greenhouse effect essential for life on Earth?  

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46.	Why is the greenhouse effect essential for life on Earth?  

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Without the greenhouse effect, the temperature of the planet would be similar to conditions experienced on the moon.

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47.	The climate of an area is the result of many different factors.  List three factors that contribute to the type of climate found in a particular area.

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47.	The climate of an area is the result of many different factors.  List three factors that contribute to the type of climate found in a particular area.

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Elevation, wind patterns, Topography

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Cactus

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small rodent

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__________________50.	Name the tertiary consumer in this food chain.

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__________________50.	Name the tertiary consumer in this food chain.

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snake

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__________________51.	How many heterotrophs are in this food chain?

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__________________51.	How many heterotrophs are in this food chain?

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three

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__________________52.	Name the primary consumer in this food chain

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__________________52.	Name the primary consumer in this food chain

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Eagle