Ecosystems and Biomes (1.1) Lesson Game

A community of living organisms and their physical environment

A region of the Earth's surface defined by its climate and vegetation

A group of organisms that share a common ancestor

Biotic and abiotic components are the same thing

Biotic components include non-living factors, while abiotic components include living organisms

Biotic components include all living organisms, while abiotic components include non-living factors

Energy flows from consumers to producers, and the food chain describes the transfer of energy between trophic levels

Energy flows from decomposers to producers, and the food chain describes the transfer of energy between trophic levels

Energy flows from producers to consumers, and the food web describes the transfer of energy between trophic levels

Nutrient cycling is the process by which nutrients are recycled through the ecosystem, and is important for the growth and survival of living organisms

Nutrient cycling is the process by which water is cycled through the ecosystem, and is important for maintaining water quality

Nutrient cycling is the process by which energy is transferred between trophic levels, and is important for the functioning of ecosystems

Ecosystem services include air and water purification, climate regulation, nutrient cycling, and pollination, and are threatened by human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change

Ecosystem services include recreational activities, such as hiking and camping, and are threatened by human activities such as urbanization and development

Ecosystem services include energy production, transportation, and waste disposal, and are threatened by human activities such as overfishing and hunting

A large-scale region of the Earth's surface that is defined by its distinctive climate, vegetation, and animal life

A community of living organisms and their physical environment

A group of organisms that share a common ancestor

Arctic, Antarctic, and tropical, each with its own unique characteristics

Freshwater and marine, each with its own unique characteristics

Tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forest, temperate grassland, tropical rainforest, tropical savanna, and desert, each with its own unique characteristics

Arctic, Antarctic, and tropical, each with its own unique characteristics

Tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forest, temperate grassland, tropical rainforest, tropical savanna, and desert, each with its own unique characteristics

Freshwater (lakes, rivers, and wetlands) and marine (oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries), defined by their physical and chemical characteristics such as temperature, salinity, and depth

Biomes are smaller-scale communities of living organisms and their physical environment, while ecosystems are large-scale regions of the Earth's surface

Biomes are defined by their distinctive climate, vegetation, and animal life, while ecosystems are defined by their physical and chemical characteristics

Biomes and ecosystems are the same thing

Climate is a major factor that determines the characteristics of biomes, including their vegetation and animal life

Biomes determine the climate in a region

Climate has no impact on the characteristics of biomes

Plants and animals have evolved adaptations to survive in different biomes, such as thick fur for cold climates or water-storing adaptations for arid environments

Plants and animals do not adapt to different biomes

Plants and animals are the same in all biomes

Biodiversity has no impact on biomes

Biodiversity is important for energy production in biomes

Biodiversity is important for the functioning of ecosystems and for providing ecosystem services

Threats to biodiversity in biomes include overfishing and hunting, and can be addressed through sustainable fishing practices

Threats to biodiversity in biomes include urbanization and development, and can be addressed through zoning laws and regulations

Threats to biodiversity in biomes include habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation. They can be addressed through conservation and restoration efforts

Human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change can have negative impacts on biomes and ecosystems

Human activities have no impact on biomes and ecosystems

Human activities have a positive impact on biomes and ecosystems

Conservation and restoration efforts are harmful to biomes and ecosystems

Conservation and restoration efforts have no impact on biomes and ecosystems

Conservation and restoration efforts are important for protecting and restoring natural ecosystems and for ensuring their long-term sustainability