2nd Ecosystems Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in a particular area?

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a place where an organism lives.

Which of the following is a non-living component of an ecosystem?

Fill in the blank: The role or function of an organism in its ecosystem is called its _______.

What is the process by which green plants make their own food using sunlight?

Fill in the blank: _______ are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms.

Which term describes a relationship where both organisms benefit?

Fill in the blank: The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis is called _______.

What is the term for a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food?

Fill in the blank: _______ are organisms that produce their own food, usually through photosynthesis.