Scavengerthe type ofdecomposerthat feeds onthe carcassesof dead animalsAquaticBiomesDivided intotwo largecategoriesbased onsalinityTerrestrialBiomesCharacterizedby thedominant plantforms presentthere...SaltMarsharea of coastalgrassland thatis regularlyflooded byseawater.PhotosynthesisPlantsabsorb CO2and releaseOxygen andwaterOligotrophiclow nutrientlakes,streams,springs, andgroundwater.TrophicPyramida graphicalrepresentationof the energyfound within thetrophic levels ofan ecosystemEstuarytidal mouth ofa large river,where thetide meetsthe streamGPPthe rate at whichsolar energy iscaptured insugar moleculesduringphotosynthesisTundraTerrestrial biomethat is treeless andin which portionsof the soil arepermanentlyfrozenBenthicZonethe ecological regionat the lowest level ofa body of water suchas an ocean, lake, orstream, including thesediment surface andsome sub-surfacelayers.LittoralZoneareaclose tothe shoreNitrogenFixationchemical processesby whichatmosphericnitrogen isassimilated intoorganic compoundssuch as ammoniaTranspirationexhalation ofwater vaporthrough thestomataDetritovoreconsume rottingleaves and otherdead plantmaterials in or onsoil. Earthwormsare an exampleOpenOceanan area ofoceanthat is farfrom landPercolationthe process bywhich watermoves downwardthrough the soilunder gravitationalforcesCarbonSequestrationCan be achievedby man madeprocesses ornaturally whenplants absorb CO2druingphotosynthesisIntertidalZoneWhere to goif you wantto play in thetide poolsBiogeochemicalCyclesHydrologic,Carbon,Nitrogen andPhosphorus areexamples ofBiosphereregions of thesurface,atmosphere, andhydrosphere of theearth occupied byliving organisms.CellularRespirationLiving thingsconvert glucoseinto energy forgrowth and lifefunctionsPhoticZonethe uppermostlayer of abody of waterthat receivessunlightBorealForestforests growing inhigh-latitudeenvironmentswhere freezingtemperaturesoccur for 6 to 8months aka TaigaProfundalZonea deep zone of aninland body offreestanding water,such as a lake orpond, located belowthe range of effectivelight penetration.AnaerobicRespirationrespiration throughwhich cells canbreak downsugars to generateenergy in theabsence of oxygenHeterotrophThey consumeother livingthings toobtain energyand nutrientsFreshwaterWetlandsSwamps,Marshes andBogs are alltypes of...Chemosynthesisthe biologicalprocess by whichchemical energy isconverted intocarbohydrates forthe organism'sfoodTertiaryconsumerThe owl ate abird that hadeaten agrasshopperthat had eatengrassPrimaryConsumerakaherbivoresandsometimesomnivoresTrophicCascadean ecologicalphenomenontriggered by theaddition orremoval of toppredatorsRunoffthe water that ispulled by gravityacross land's surface,replenishing surfacewater as it movesinto a river, stream orwatershed.ClimatogramGraphicalrepresenationof annualprecipitation &temperatureDenitrificationthe process duringwhich the nitrogencompound isreleased back intothe atmosphere byconverting nitrate(NO3-) into gaseousnitrogen (N)Permafrosta thick subsurfacelayer of soil thatremains frozenthroughout theyear, occurringchiefly in polarregions.EcologicalEfficiencydescribes theefficiency withwhich energy istransferred fromone trophic levelto the nextCoralReefThis aquatic biomeis experiencingdamage from risingocean temps, lowerocean pH, and theuse of some typesof sunscreenTropicalRainforestTerrestrialbiome withthe highestproductivity(NPP)PhytoplanktonMicroscopicplantsLimneticZonethe open andwell-lit area ofa freestandingbody offreshwaterAerobicRespirationthe process ofcellular respirationthat takes place inthe presence ofoxygen gas toproduce energyfrom foodMangroveAquaticbiomedominatedby salttolerant treesDesertterrestrial biomedominated bycactus and otherwaterconservingplantsAutotrophsaka plantsandproducersSavannaa grassy plainin tropical andsubtropicalregions, withfew treesEutrophiclake or other body ofwater) rich in nutrientsand so supporting adense plant population,the decomposition ofwhich kills animal lifeby depriving it ofoxygen.Scavengerthe type ofdecomposerthat feeds onthe carcassesof dead animalsAquaticBiomesDivided intotwo largecategoriesbased onsalinityTerrestrialBiomesCharacterizedby thedominant plantforms presentthere...SaltMarsharea of coastalgrassland thatis regularlyflooded byseawater.PhotosynthesisPlantsabsorb CO2and releaseOxygen andwaterOligotrophiclow nutrientlakes,streams,springs, andgroundwater.TrophicPyramida graphicalrepresentationof the energyfound within thetrophic levels ofan ecosystemEstuarytidal mouth ofa large river,where thetide meetsthe streamGPPthe rate at whichsolar energy iscaptured insugar moleculesduringphotosynthesisTundraTerrestrial biomethat is treeless andin which portionsof the soil arepermanentlyfrozenBenthicZonethe ecological regionat the lowest level ofa body of water suchas an ocean, lake, orstream, including thesediment surface andsome sub-surfacelayers.LittoralZoneareaclose tothe shoreNitrogenFixationchemical processesby whichatmosphericnitrogen isassimilated intoorganic compoundssuch as ammoniaTranspirationexhalation ofwater vaporthrough thestomataDetritovoreconsume rottingleaves and otherdead plantmaterials in or onsoil. Earthwormsare an exampleOpenOceanan area ofoceanthat is farfrom landPercolationthe process bywhich watermoves downwardthrough the soilunder gravitationalforcesCarbonSequestrationCan be achievedby man madeprocesses ornaturally whenplants absorb CO2druingphotosynthesisIntertidalZoneWhere to goif you wantto play in thetide poolsBiogeochemicalCyclesHydrologic,Carbon,Nitrogen andPhosphorus areexamples ofBiosphereregions of thesurface,atmosphere, andhydrosphere of theearth occupied byliving organisms.CellularRespirationLiving thingsconvert glucoseinto energy forgrowth and lifefunctionsPhoticZonethe uppermostlayer of abody of waterthat receivessunlightBorealForestforests growing inhigh-latitudeenvironmentswhere freezingtemperaturesoccur for 6 to 8months aka TaigaProfundalZonea deep zone of aninland body offreestanding water,such as a lake orpond, located belowthe range of effectivelight penetration.AnaerobicRespirationrespiration throughwhich cells canbreak downsugars to generateenergy in theabsence of oxygenHeterotrophThey consumeother livingthings toobtain energyand nutrientsFreshwaterWetlandsSwamps,Marshes andBogs are alltypes of...Chemosynthesisthe biologicalprocess by whichchemical energy isconverted intocarbohydrates forthe organism'sfoodTertiaryconsumerThe owl ate abird that hadeaten agrasshopperthat had eatengrassPrimaryConsumerakaherbivoresandsometimesomnivoresTrophicCascadean ecologicalphenomenontriggered by theaddition orremoval of toppredatorsRunoffthe water that ispulled by gravityacross land's surface,replenishing surfacewater as it movesinto a river, stream orwatershed.ClimatogramGraphicalrepresenationof annualprecipitation &temperatureDenitrificationthe process duringwhich the nitrogencompound isreleased back intothe atmosphere byconverting nitrate(NO3-) into gaseousnitrogen (N)Permafrosta thick subsurfacelayer of soil thatremains frozenthroughout theyear, occurringchiefly in polarregions.EcologicalEfficiencydescribes theefficiency withwhich energy istransferred fromone trophic levelto the nextCoralReefThis aquatic biomeis experiencingdamage from risingocean temps, lowerocean pH, and theuse of some typesof sunscreenTropicalRainforestTerrestrialbiome withthe highestproductivity(NPP)PhytoplanktonMicroscopicplantsLimneticZonethe open andwell-lit area ofa freestandingbody offreshwaterAerobicRespirationthe process ofcellular respirationthat takes place inthe presence ofoxygen gas toproduce energyfrom foodMangroveAquaticbiomedominatedby salttolerant treesDesertterrestrial biomedominated bycactus and otherwaterconservingplantsAutotrophsaka plantsandproducersSavannaa grassy plainin tropical andsubtropicalregions, withfew treesEutrophiclake or other body ofwater) rich in nutrientsand so supporting adense plant population,the decomposition ofwhich kills animal lifeby depriving it ofoxygen.

Biomes, Nutrient Cycles & Trophic Pyramids - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. the type of decomposer that feeds on the carcasses of dead animals
    Scavenger
  2. Divided into two large categories based on salinity
    Aquatic Biomes
  3. Characterized by the dominant plant forms present there...
    Terrestrial Biomes
  4. area of coastal grassland that is regularly flooded by seawater.
    Salt Marsh
  5. Plants absorb CO2 and release Oxygen and water
    Photosynthesis
  6. low nutrient lakes, streams, springs, and groundwater.
    Oligotrophic
  7. a graphical representation of the energy found within the trophic levels of an ecosystem
    Trophic Pyramid
  8. tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
    Estuary
  9. the rate at which solar energy is captured in sugar molecules during photosynthesis
    GPP
  10. Terrestrial biome that is treeless and in which portions of the soil are permanently frozen
    Tundra
  11. the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or stream, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.
    Benthic Zone
  12. area close to the shore
    Littoral Zone
  13. chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds such as ammonia
    Nitrogen Fixation
  14. exhalation of water vapor through the stomata
    Transpiration
  15. consume rotting leaves and other dead plant materials in or on soil. Earthworms are an example
    Detritovore
  16. an area of ocean that is far from land
    Open Ocean
  17. the process by which water moves downward through the soil under gravitational forces
    Percolation
  18. Can be achieved by man made processes or naturally when plants absorb CO2 druing photosynthesis
    Carbon Sequestration
  19. Where to go if you want to play in the tide pools
    Intertidal Zone
  20. Hydrologic, Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus are examples of
    Biogeochemical Cycles
  21. regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms.
    Biosphere
  22. Living things convert glucose into energy for growth and life functions
    Cellular Respiration
  23. the uppermost layer of a body of water that receives sunlight
    Photic Zone
  24. forests growing in high-latitude environments where freezing temperatures occur for 6 to 8 months aka Taiga
    Boreal Forest
  25. a deep zone of an inland body of freestanding water, such as a lake or pond, located below the range of effective light penetration.
    Profundal Zone
  26. respiration through which cells can break down sugars to generate energy in the absence of oxygen
    Anaerobic Respiration
  27. They consume other living things to obtain energy and nutrients
    Heterotroph
  28. Swamps, Marshes and Bogs are all types of...
    Freshwater Wetlands
  29. the biological process by which chemical energy is converted into carbohydrates for the organism's food
    Chemosynthesis
  30. The owl ate a bird that had eaten a grasshopper that had eaten grass
    Tertiary consumer
  31. aka herbivores and sometimes omnivores
    Primary Consumer
  32. an ecological phenomenon triggered by the addition or removal of top predators
    Trophic Cascade
  33. the water that is pulled by gravity across land's surface, replenishing surface water as it moves into a river, stream or watershed.
    Runoff
  34. Graphical represenation of annual precipitation & temperature
    Climatogram
  35. the process during which the nitrogen compound is released back into the atmosphere by converting nitrate (NO3-) into gaseous nitrogen (N)
    Denitrification
  36. a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions.
    Permafrost
  37. describes the efficiency with which energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next
    Ecological Efficiency
  38. This aquatic biome is experiencing damage from rising ocean temps, lower ocean pH, and the use of some types of sunscreen
    Coral Reef
  39. Terrestrial biome with the highest productivity (NPP)
    Tropical Rainforest
  40. Microscopic plants
    Phytoplankton
  41. the open and well-lit area of a freestanding body of freshwater
    Limnetic Zone
  42. the process of cellular respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen gas to produce energy from food
    Aerobic Respiration
  43. Aquatic biome dominated by salt tolerant trees
    Mangrove
  44. terrestrial biome dominated by cactus and other water conserving plants
    Desert
  45. aka plants and producers
    Autotrophs
  46. a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees
    Savanna
  47. lake or other body of water) rich in nutrients and so supporting a dense plant population, the decomposition of which kills animal life by depriving it of oxygen.
    Eutrophic