Ecology 101 Answers

Which biome is prominent in North America?

In which biome would you be most likely to enjoy leaves changing color in the fall?

Which of the following is not a freshwater ecosystem?

Freshwater ecosystems can be found within terrestrial ecosystems.

In general the warmest biomes in the world are found _______.

Biomes are unique and do not appear more than once on Earth.

The proper order, from smallest to largest, for the levels of organization is _______.

Identify the biotic factor of an ecosystem from the following:

Environments are covered with manmade structures like roads, buildings, and sewers. Green spaces such as parks, backyards, and undeveloped lots are scattered in among the developed areas instead of all connected together. Plants and animals have to deal with exposure to toxins from vehicles and loss of habitat and food sources. These are all ways that _______.

Which ecosystem contains 32% of the world's producers?

Biomes are defined by specific characteristics. Photo by Nomadz What characteristics would define the biome shown?

The biosphere is best described as the regions of Earth that support _______.

Only the water of marine ecosystems contains dissolved salt.

Scientists use specific levels of organization to analyze the biosphere. Which level of organization is seen in both a school of anchovies and a gaggle of geese?