Ecology
Answer the following questions utilizing all of the vocabulary words provided. Be thorough in your answers to properly utilize all vocabulary words. Vocabulary words are not limited to single use, they may be used more than once. You may need to build a concept map for your answer before you begin writing.
1. How does the movement of matter and energy through biological systems impact you?
Biogeochemical cycle, Carbon cycle, Community, Decomposer, Ecosystem, Energy pyramid, Nitrogen cycle, Phosphorus cycle, Primary consumer, Producer, Secondary consumer, Tertiary consumer, Trophic level
2. How does an ecosystem respond to change?
Abiotic, Biotic, Carrying capacity, Diversity, Emigration, Immigration, Invasive species, Limiting nutrients, Native species, Population density, Primary succession, Secondary succession
3. How do abiotic factors affect the distribution of life in aquatic systems?
Estuary, Marine, Salinity
4. How do the needs and wants of humans affect their surroundings?
Biodiversity, Climate change, Ecological footprint, Eutrophication, Global warming, Introduced species, Sustainable development
