Ecology by Ethan18 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2018-03-22 14:04:47 UTC 2025-04-24 12:42:09 UTC hello@padlet.com 1.)The scientific study of the interactions between organisms and the environment. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245001403 A.)Ecology ]]> 2018-03-22 14:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245001403 2.)The day-to-day condition of Earth’s atmosphere is referred to as? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245002807 A.)Weather]]> 2018-03-22 14:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245002807 3.)This scientist began the field of ecology in 1866. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245004912 A.)Ernst Haeckel]]> 2018-03-22 14:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245004912 4.)The average temperatures and precipitation levels in a particular region over a long period of time. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245007428 A.)Climate]]> 2018-03-22 14:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245007428 5.)This level of ecological organization includes all members of a single species living in a particular area. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245008178 A.)Population]]> 2018-03-22 14:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245008178 6.)What name is given to the broadest level of ecological organization that includes all other levels? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245009649 A.)Biosphere]]> 2018-03-22 14:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245009649 7.)This is a gas that occurs naturally in the atmosphere and protects the earth from harmful radiation from the sun. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245010453 A.) Ozone layer]]> 2018-03-22 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245010453 8.)This family of molecules is responsible for the depletion of the protective gas referred to in question 7. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245011536 A.)Chlorofluorocarbon]]> 2018-03-22 14:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245011536 9.)List one consequence of too much ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of the Earth. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245015829 A.) It can hurt the human eyes and break down proteins in crops and plants.]]> 2018-03-22 14:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/245015829 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? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247810379 A.) The Greenhouse effect]]> 2018-04-02 14:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247810379 11.)Animals that obtain energy by eating only other animals are called what? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247810874 A.) Carnivore ]]> 2018-04-02 14:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247810874 12.)This term refers to organisms that are not capable of making their own food. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247811421 A.) Heterotroph]]> 2018-04-02 14:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247811421 13.)Name given to organisms that carry out photosynthesis. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247811723 A.) Photosynthetic]]> 2018-04-02 14:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247811723 14.)Of all the sun’s energy that reaches the Earth, how much of this energy is actually utilized by living organisms? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247812072 A.)One one-billionth of the Sun's total energy output actually reaches the Earth.]]> 2018-04-02 14:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247812072 15.)Animals that obtain energy by eating both plants and animals are called what? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247812585 A.)Omnivore]]> 2018-04-02 14:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247812585 16.)Name given to organisms that carry out chemosynthesis. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247812977 A.)Chemoautotrophs]]> 2018-04-02 14:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247812977 17.)Name given to organisms that expend energy to regulate their internal conditions. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247813211 A.)Regulators]]> 2018-04-02 14:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247813211 18. Name given to organisms that cause decay by breaking down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247814073 A.)Bacteria]]> 2018-04-02 14:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247814073 19.)Animals that obtain energy by eating only plants are called? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247814390 A.)Herbivore]]> 2018-04-02 14:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247814390 20.)This term refers to organisms that are capable of using energy from the environment to make their own food. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247814523 A.)Autotrophs]]> 2018-04-02 14:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247814523 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? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247815069 A.)Polar Zone]]> 2018-04-02 14:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247815069 22.)What name is given to the zone that receives direct or nearly direct sunlight all year long? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247815292 A.)Tropical Zone]]> 2018-04-02 14:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247815292 23.)The changing angle of the sun during the course of the year causes this climate zone to range from hot to cold. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247815771 A.)Temperate Zone]]> 2018-04-02 14:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247815771 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? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247816240 A.)Air Currents/Winds]]> 2018-04-02 14:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/247816240 25.)The collection of all the organisms that live in a particular place, together with their nonliving, physical environment is known as a(n)? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248123078 A.)Ecosystems]]> 2018-04-03 14:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248123078 26.)All of the living organisms found in a particular area is called a(n)? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248124012 A.)Communities]]> 2018-04-03 14:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248124012 27.)What molecule is formed when three atoms of oxygen bond together? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248124644 A.)Oxygen gas]]> 2018-04-03 14:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248124644 28.)An event that changes a community by removing organisms from it or altering the availability of resources is known as a _____? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126105 A.)Disturbance ]]> 2018-04-03 14:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126105 29.)What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126233 A.)Solar energy]]> 2018-04-03 14:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126233 30.)Name given to organisms that do not regulate their internal conditions. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126419 A.)Conformers]]> 2018-04-03 14:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126419 31.)The process an organism goes through when adjusting to a change in an abiotic factor. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126561 A.)Acclimiation]]> 2018-04-03 14:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126561 32.)The range of temperatures, salinities, or rainfall amounts in which an organism can function. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126863 A.)Euryhaline]]> 2018-04-03 14:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248126863 33.)What name is given to organisms that have very narrow niches? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248127253 A.)Specialists]]> 2018-04-03 14:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248127253 34.)Organisms with broad niches that can tolerate a range of conditions are called? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248128911 A.)Generalists]]> 2018-04-03 14:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248128911 35.)The role that is played by an organism in an ecosystem is called its_________. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129051 A.)Niche]]> 2018-04-03 14:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129051 36.)The place where an organism lives is called its? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129484 A.)Habitat]]> 2018-04-03 14:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129484 37.)The nonliving components of an ecosystem are referred to as? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129609 A.)Abiotic components of an ecosystem include]]> 2018-04-03 14:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129609 38.)The living components of an ecosystem are referred to as? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129812 A.)Energy flow]]> 2018-04-03 14:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129812 39.)Consider a desert ecosystem. Make a list of 4 nonliving factors or components that would affect the life in this ecosystem. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129949 A.)Change of pH in water bodies, Rain, Clouds, Cold temps]]> 2018-04-03 14:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248129949 40.)Each step of a food chain is called a? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130142 A.)Trophic level]]> 2018-04-03 14:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130142 41.)A network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130368 A.)Food web]]> 2018-04-03 14:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130368 42.)Organisms that obtain energy by feeding on animal wastes, or the dead remains of plants and animals are called? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130507 A.)Detritivores]]> 2018-04-03 14:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130507 43.)Give an example of a “conformer” and explain why this organism is a good example. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130627 A.)cold-blooded animals, they conform to external temperatures. ]]> 2018-04-03 14:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130627 44.)The human population of Earth is in a period of incredible growth. Explain why this could be a problem for life on Earth ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130759 A.)Recources of food and water could run out ]]> 2018-04-03 14:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130759 45.)Explain what happens in the greenhouse effect. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130918 A.)an increase in the average temperature of the Earth. It happens because certain gases absorb infrared heat that would normally be radiated into space.]]> 2018-04-03 14:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248130918 46.)Why is the greenhouse effect essential for life on Earth? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248131394 A.) because it contributes to the survival of life on Earth. Without the greenhouse effect, the temperature of the planet would be similar to conditions experienced on the moon.]]> 2018-04-03 14:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248131394 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. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248131547 A.)Altitude, Wind patterns, and topography ]]> 2018-04-03 14:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248131547 Answer each of the following questions using the food chain shown below. Cactus --> Small rodent --> snake --> eagle ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248131735 2018-04-03 14:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248131735 48.)Name the autotroph. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133180 A.)Cactus]]> 2018-04-03 14:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133180 49.)Name the herbivore. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133285 A.)Small rodent]]> 2018-04-03 14:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133285 50.)Name the tertiary consumer in this food chain. ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133519 A.)Eagle]]> 2018-04-03 14:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133519 51.)How many heterotrophs are in this food chain? ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133627 A.)3]]> 2018-04-03 14:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133627 52.)Name the primary consumer in this food chain ethanscrivner03 https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133756 A.)Cactus]]> 2018-04-03 14:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanscrivner03/qol9efms0j6t/wish/248133756