Ecology Quest 2 Vocabulary

5. water that flows from the Earth's surface into lakes, rivers, etc.
6. clouds releasing rain, snow, or hail
11. the increase in concentration of a toxin in an organism over time
13. an organism humans consider harmful
14. ________ species takes over the habitat and resources of native species
15. water seeping into the soil or water table
16. An ecosystem ___________ causes dramatic change to landscapes, can create new ecosystems
17. A ____________ species is the most abundant species in an area.
18. water cools from vapour into liquid form
19. A ____________ species is usually far less abundant, but has a huge impact on an ecosystem

1. "________" cycle: the nutrient cycle that involves movement of water
2. water evaporates from the pores of plant leaves into the atmosphere
3. the increase in concentration of a toxin in organisms as you move up trophic levels
4. the complete death of a species in every area of the world
7. animal is extinct locally but survived by migrating
8. an underground lake
9. the variation of all the different species that exist on earth
10. _________ species was accidentally or purposefully introduced to a new location where it is not native
12. "_______" cycle: the nutrient cycle that cycles CO2 in/out of the atmosphere