ecosystems quiz

to accompany powerpoint :) spec 2008 spec

?
  • Created by: danni :)
  • Created on: 22-05-13 19:37
What is an ecosystem
Any group of living organisms and non- living things occurring together, and the interrelationships between them
1 of 8
a decomposer is:
An organism that breaks down dead or undigested organic material, e.g., bacteria and fungi
2 of 8
net productivity=
gross productivity- respiratory loss
3 of 8
succession occurs
in seral stages
4 of 8
pioneer species
are the first species to colonise an area
5 of 8
the bacteria that turn ammonium into nitrites are
Nitrosomonas
6 of 8
bacteria and fungi feed
saprotrophically
7 of 8
distribution is
whether or not the species you’re investigating is in your area
8 of 8

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

a decomposer is:

Back

An organism that breaks down dead or undigested organic material, e.g., bacteria and fungi

Card 3

Front

net productivity=

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

succession occurs

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

pioneer species

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

Joshua

Report

Definition of distribution is wrong...

Similar Biology resources:

See all Biology resources »See all Ecology, ecosystems and environmental biology resources »