Ecosystems & Sustainability

What do we call a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment?

An ecosystem

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy and oxygen?

Photosynthesis

What term describes gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming?

Greenhouse gases

What is biodiversity?

The variety of living species in an ecosystem or on Earth

What is sustainability?

Using resources to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs