Ecosystems and Ecology: Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Biology

Download Ecosystems and Ecology: Terms and Definitions and more Quizzes Biology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 And ecosystemis is: DEFINITION 1 any place in nature that has some degree of permanence and exhibits energy flow and nutrient/mineral cycling between the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) parts of the area TERM 2 Ecologists DEFINITION 2 individuals who study ecosystems TERM 3 The largest ecosystem we know of is our own planet which is called a___. DEFINITION 3 biosphere TERM 4 Living organisms constitute the biotic components of this large ecosystem and consist of___and___. DEFINITION 4 populations; communities TERM 5 Abiotic components consist of: DEFINITION 5 gases, liquids, and solids/minerals TERM 6 Sometimes abiotic components are referred to as: DEFINITION 6 atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere TERM 7 Climate DEFINITION 7 collective prevailing weather conditions of temperature, humidity, wind speed, cloud cover, and rainfall TERM 8 During January, our planet is___to the sun. DEFINITION 8 closest TERM 9 Circulation of water is cause by___of the Earth. DEFINITION 9 rotation TERM 10 Ozone DEFINITION 10 layer of the gas O3 in a region ~ 17-25 miles above the Earth