Biology Test Review: Chapter 3



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3.1

Vocab:

ecology

biosphere

species

population

community

ecosystem

biome

Key Concepts:

• Levels of study

• Ecological methods

3.2

Vocab:

autotroph

producer

photosynthesis

chemosynthesis

heterotroph

consumer

herbivore

carnivore

omnivore

detritivore

decomposer

food chain

food web

trophic level

ecological pyramid (3 types)

biomass

Key Concepts:

• Main E source for life

• E flow in ecosystem

• E available in each trophic level

3.3

Vocab:

biogeochemical cycle

evaporation

transpiration

nutrient

nitrogen fixation

denitrification

primary productivity

limiting nutrient

algal bloom

Key Concepts:

• Flow of matter vs. E

• Nutrient cycles

• Nutrient limitations

4.1

Vocab:

weather

climate

greenhouse effect

polar zone

temperate zone

tropical zone

Key Concepts:

• green house gases

• affect CFC’s have on ozone

• How latitude affects climate

• Heat transport in biosphere

4.2

Vocab:

biotic factor

abiotic factor

habitat

niche

resource

competitive exclusion principle

predation

symbiosis

mutualism

commensalism

parasitism

ecological succession

primary succession

pioneer species

secondary succession

Key Concepts:

• Affect of biotic and abiotic factors

• Affect of community relationships on ecosystem

• Natural and human disturbances

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