Cards in this guide (11)
What term describes the mix of all living things in the biosphere
By what process do autotrophic organisms convert solar energy into chemical energy
Which terrestrial biome may be hot or cold but always has little precipitation
What trophic level is most affected by environmental toxins such as DDT
The answer is top predators.
Why is the biosphere dynamic
It is constantly changing.
Which of these is the best definition of population size
the number of individuals in a population
What controls the climate and protects the earth from harmful sun rays
The atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, and
atmosphere also controls temperature through the greenhouse effect,
which allows the earth's temperature to be suitable for life. If
there was no greenhouse effect then the earths average temperature
would be -14oC instead of the actual 15oC.
What term is defined movement of soil by water or wind
Erosion is the term that is defined as movement of soil by water
or wind.
Where does glycolysis occur in animals cells
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of animal cells.
What group of organisms occupies the first trophies level of an ecosystem
The secondary consumers (herbivores) occupie
s the first trophies level of an ecosystem
Which of these terms refers to a group of populations living in a given area