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Unit: Ecology
Chapter 34
Be able to….
Describe the 5 levels of ecological study:
Biosphere, (biome) Ecosystem, Community , Population and Individual Organism
Compare and Contrast biotic and abiotic and be able to give examples.
Identify the main terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems.
KEY TERMS:
Ecology
Biotic factor
Abiotic factor
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Biosphere
Habitat
Microclimate
The main terrestrial biomes (identify them and know major characteristics)
Tropical rain forest
Savanna
Desert
Chaparral
Temperate grassland
Temperate deciduous forest
Coniferous forest
Tundra
Permafrost
The main aquatic ecosystems (identify them and know major characteristics)
Ponds and Lakes
Streams and Rivers
Estuaries
Ocean
Intertidal
Neritic
Oceanic
Coral reefs
Deep-sea vents
Photic zone
Phytoplankton
Aphotic zone
Benthic zone
Estuary
Pelagic zone
Zooplankton
Hydrothermal vent
Chapter 35
Be able to….
Explain how scientists define a population
Explain how density is calculated
Describe several methods scientists use to measure population density and their limitations.
Relate limiting factors to carrying capacity
Compare and contrast Density-dependent factors and Density-independent factors
Explain how a countries age structure affects its population growth
Identify causes and results of interspecific competition.
Identify adaptations because of predator prey relationships
Compare and contrast symbiotic relationships.
Identify pos. and neg. effects of ecological disturbances.
Compare and contrast primary and secondary ecological succession
Relate human activity to effects in species diversity
KEY TERMS:
Population Density
Exponential growth
Limiting factor
Carrying capacity
Density-dependent factors
Density-independent factors
Age structure
Interspecific competition
Competition exclusion
Niche
Predation
Symbiotic relationship
Parasitism
Mutualism
Commensalisms
Ecological succession
Primary succession
Secondary succession
Introduced species
Chapter 36
Bea able to….
Contrast the flow of energy and chemicals through an ecosystem
Explain how trophic levels relate to food chains and food webs.
Relate ecosystem productivity to biomass
Identify the information in the three types of ecological pyramids
Describe the flow of chemicals in the ecosystem: Carbon, Nitrogen and Water
Examine how human activity impacts the flow of energy and chemicals in an ecosystem
Identify things that can be done that can limit the impact humans have on their environment
KEY TERMS
Producer
Consumer
Decomposer
Trophic levels
Food chain
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Primary consumer
Secondary consumer
Tertiary consumer
Detritus
Food web
Biomass
Primary productivity
Energy pyramid
Biomass pyramid
Pyramid of numbers
Nitrogen fixation
Nitrification
Transpiration
Deforestation
Greenhouse effect
Global warming
Eutrophication
Acid rain
Pollution
Biological magnification
ozone
TEST SCHEDULED—OCTOBER 13th (TUESDAY)