Percolationthe process bywhich watermoves downwardthrough the soilunder gravitationalforcesTerrestrialBiomesCharacterizedby thedominant plantforms presentthere...ProfundalZonea deep zone of aninland body offreestanding water,such as a lake orpond, located belowthe range of effectivelight penetration.OpenOceanan area ofoceanthat is farfrom landTrophicPyramida graphicalrepresentationof the energyfound within thetrophic levels ofan ecosystemGPPthe rate at whichsolar energy iscaptured insugar moleculesduringphotosynthesisPermafrosta thick subsurfacelayer of soil thatremains frozenthroughout theyear, occurringchiefly in polarregions.Detritovoreconsume rottingleaves and otherdead plantmaterials in or onsoil. Earthwormsare an exampleCarbonSequestrationCan be achievedby man madeprocesses ornaturally whenplants absorb CO2druingphotosynthesisAerobicRespirationthe process ofcellular respirationthat takes place inthe presence ofoxygen gas toproduce energyfrom foodAnaerobicRespirationrespiration throughwhich cells canbreak downsugars to generateenergy in theabsence of oxygenDesertterrestrial biomedominated bycactus and otherwaterconservingplantsScavengerthe type ofdecomposerthat feeds onthe carcassesof dead animalsBorealForestforests growing inhigh-latitudeenvironmentswhere freezingtemperaturesoccur for 6 to 8months aka TaigaSavannaa grassy plainin tropical andsubtropicalregions, withfew treesTrophicCascadean ecologicalphenomenontriggered by theaddition orremoval of toppredatorsCoralReefThis aquatic biomeis experiencingdamage from risingocean temps, lowerocean pH, and theuse of some typesof sunscreenTertiaryconsumerThe owl ate abird that hadeaten agrasshopperthat had eatengrassTropicalRainforestTerrestrialbiome withthe highestproductivity(NPP)Runoffthe water that ispulled by gravityacross land's surface,replenishing surfacewater as it movesinto a river, stream orwatershed.IntertidalZoneWhere to goif you wantto play in thetide poolsDenitrificationthe process duringwhich the nitrogencompound isreleased back intothe atmosphere byconverting nitrate(NO3-) into gaseousnitrogen (N)PhotosynthesisPlantsabsorb CO2and releaseOxygen andwaterClimatogramGraphicalrepresenationof annualprecipitation &temperatureChemosynthesisthe biologicalprocess by whichchemical energy isconverted intocarbohydrates forthe organism'sfoodEutrophiclake or other body ofwater) rich in nutrientsand so supporting adense plant population,the decomposition ofwhich kills animal lifeby depriving it ofoxygen.FreshwaterWetlandsSwamps,Marshes andBogs are alltypes of...BenthicZonethe ecological regionat the lowest level ofa body of water suchas an ocean, lake, orstream, including thesediment surface andsome sub-surfacelayers.Transpirationexhalation ofwater vaporthrough thestomataHeterotrophThey consumeother livingthings toobtain energyand nutrientsBiogeochemicalCyclesHydrologic,Carbon,Nitrogen andPhosphorus areexamples ofEcologicalEfficiencydescribes theefficiency withwhich energy istransferred fromone trophic levelto the nextLittoralZoneareaclose tothe shoreMangroveAquaticbiomedominatedby salttolerant treesPhoticZonethe uppermostlayer of abody of waterthat receivessunlightEstuarytidal mouth ofa large river,where thetide meetsthe streamBiosphereregions of thesurface,atmosphere, andhydrosphere of theearth occupied byliving organisms.PhytoplanktonMicroscopicplantsOligotrophiclow nutrientlakes,streams,springs, andgroundwater.SaltMarsharea of coastalgrassland thatis regularlyflooded byseawater.NitrogenFixationchemical processesby whichatmosphericnitrogen isassimilated intoorganic compoundssuch as ammoniaCellularRespirationLiving thingsconvert glucoseinto energy forgrowth and lifefunctionsLimneticZonethe open andwell-lit area ofa freestandingbody offreshwaterAquaticBiomesDivided intotwo largecategoriesbased onsalinityAutotrophsaka plantsandproducersPrimaryConsumerakaherbivoresandsometimesomnivoresTundraTerrestrial biomethat is treeless andin which portionsof the soil arepermanentlyfrozenPercolationthe process bywhich watermoves downwardthrough the soilunder gravitationalforcesTerrestrialBiomesCharacterizedby thedominant plantforms presentthere...ProfundalZonea deep zone of aninland body offreestanding water,such as a lake orpond, located belowthe range of effectivelight penetration.OpenOceanan area ofoceanthat is farfrom landTrophicPyramida graphicalrepresentationof the energyfound within thetrophic levels ofan ecosystemGPPthe rate at whichsolar energy iscaptured insugar moleculesduringphotosynthesisPermafrosta thick subsurfacelayer of soil thatremains frozenthroughout theyear, occurringchiefly in polarregions.Detritovoreconsume rottingleaves and otherdead plantmaterials in or onsoil. Earthwormsare an exampleCarbonSequestrationCan be achievedby man madeprocesses ornaturally whenplants absorb CO2druingphotosynthesisAerobicRespirationthe process ofcellular respirationthat takes place inthe presence ofoxygen gas toproduce energyfrom foodAnaerobicRespirationrespiration throughwhich cells canbreak downsugars to generateenergy in theabsence of oxygenDesertterrestrial biomedominated bycactus and otherwaterconservingplantsScavengerthe type ofdecomposerthat feeds onthe carcassesof dead animalsBorealForestforests growing inhigh-latitudeenvironmentswhere freezingtemperaturesoccur for 6 to 8months aka TaigaSavannaa grassy plainin tropical andsubtropicalregions, withfew treesTrophicCascadean ecologicalphenomenontriggered by theaddition orremoval of toppredatorsCoralReefThis aquatic biomeis experiencingdamage from risingocean temps, lowerocean pH, and theuse of some typesof sunscreenTertiaryconsumerThe owl ate abird that hadeaten agrasshopperthat had eatengrassTropicalRainforestTerrestrialbiome withthe highestproductivity(NPP)Runoffthe water that ispulled by gravityacross land's surface,replenishing surfacewater as it movesinto a river, stream orwatershed.IntertidalZoneWhere to goif you wantto play in thetide poolsDenitrificationthe process duringwhich the nitrogencompound isreleased back intothe atmosphere byconverting nitrate(NO3-) into gaseousnitrogen (N)PhotosynthesisPlantsabsorb CO2and releaseOxygen andwaterClimatogramGraphicalrepresenationof annualprecipitation &temperatureChemosynthesisthe biologicalprocess by whichchemical energy isconverted intocarbohydrates forthe organism'sfoodEutrophiclake or other body ofwater) rich in nutrientsand so supporting adense plant population,the decomposition ofwhich kills animal lifeby depriving it ofoxygen.FreshwaterWetlandsSwamps,Marshes andBogs are alltypes of...BenthicZonethe ecological regionat the lowest level ofa body of water suchas an ocean, lake, orstream, including thesediment surface andsome sub-surfacelayers.Transpirationexhalation ofwater vaporthrough thestomataHeterotrophThey consumeother livingthings toobtain energyand nutrientsBiogeochemicalCyclesHydrologic,Carbon,Nitrogen andPhosphorus areexamples ofEcologicalEfficiencydescribes theefficiency withwhich energy istransferred fromone trophic levelto the nextLittoralZoneareaclose tothe shoreMangroveAquaticbiomedominatedby salttolerant treesPhoticZonethe uppermostlayer of abody of waterthat receivessunlightEstuarytidal mouth ofa large river,where thetide meetsthe streamBiosphereregions of thesurface,atmosphere, andhydrosphere of theearth occupied byliving organisms.PhytoplanktonMicroscopicplantsOligotrophiclow nutrientlakes,streams,springs, andgroundwater.SaltMarsharea of coastalgrassland thatis regularlyflooded byseawater.NitrogenFixationchemical processesby whichatmosphericnitrogen isassimilated intoorganic compoundssuch as ammoniaCellularRespirationLiving thingsconvert glucoseinto energy forgrowth and lifefunctionsLimneticZonethe open andwell-lit area ofa freestandingbody offreshwaterAquaticBiomesDivided intotwo largecategoriesbased onsalinityAutotrophsaka plantsandproducersPrimaryConsumerakaherbivoresandsometimesomnivoresTundraTerrestrial biomethat is treeless andin which portionsof the soil arepermanentlyfrozen

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