BIOL 101 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 3 FINAL
PREPARATION MANUAL 2026
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Predator-Prey*
Answer: Benefit/ Harm: +/-
Can Plants do this?: Yes (Venus fly trap)
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Parasite-Host*
Answer: Benefit/ Harm: +/-
Can Plants do this?: Yes
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Commensalism*
Answer: Benefit/ Harm: +/0
Can Plants do this?: Yes
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Mutualism* Answer:
Benefit/ Harm: +/+
Can Plants do this?: Yes
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Camouflage* Answer: Change color to hide from predators
,◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Warning Coloration* Answer: bright coloring that warns a predator
that an animal is unpalatable or poisonous
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Chemical defenses* Answer: use of chemicals to deter predation
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Mechanical Defenses* Answer: physical traits that keep the
organism from being eaten (ex: thorns & spikes)
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Behavioral Defenses* Answer: activities that protect prey from
predators EX: vomiting stomach acid at predator
◉ Competitive exclusion Answer: idea that no two species can
occupy the exact same niche in a habitat at the same time and both
survive
◉ Resource partitioning Answer: Differentiation of niches that
enables similar species to coexist.
◉ Explain how the shape of the earth, and air and oceanic
circulation determine the weather and influence the geographical
distribution of biomes on the Earth. Answer: Since the earth is
, round the sun shines more directly on earths equator, leading to
warmer temp at lower altitudes.
◉ What two traits define biomes? Answer: 1. Temperature
2. Precipitation
◉ What is the natural reservoir of *NITROGEN* and how is it
recycled? Answer: reservoir: atmosphere
recycled: decay and urea
◉ What is the natural reservoir of *CARBON* and how is it recycled?
Answer: reservoir: atmosphere and ocean
recycled: breathing and burning fossil fuels
◉ What is the natural reservoir of *PHOSPHORUS* and how is it
recycled? Answer: reservoir: soil
recycled: decay
◉ What is the ultimate source of energy for our planet? How does
the it influence the size of food webs? Answer: The sun. it influences
the size because its the base of any food web
◉ Discuss the 10% rule of energy transfer through food webs.
Answer: -Losses at every "step" in a food chain
PREPARATION MANUAL 2026
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Predator-Prey*
Answer: Benefit/ Harm: +/-
Can Plants do this?: Yes (Venus fly trap)
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Parasite-Host*
Answer: Benefit/ Harm: +/-
Can Plants do this?: Yes
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Commensalism*
Answer: Benefit/ Harm: +/0
Can Plants do this?: Yes
◉ The types of interactions between species: *Mutualism* Answer:
Benefit/ Harm: +/+
Can Plants do this?: Yes
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Camouflage* Answer: Change color to hide from predators
,◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Warning Coloration* Answer: bright coloring that warns a predator
that an animal is unpalatable or poisonous
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Chemical defenses* Answer: use of chemicals to deter predation
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Mechanical Defenses* Answer: physical traits that keep the
organism from being eaten (ex: thorns & spikes)
◉ Discuss some of the adaptations utilized in predator-prey:
*Behavioral Defenses* Answer: activities that protect prey from
predators EX: vomiting stomach acid at predator
◉ Competitive exclusion Answer: idea that no two species can
occupy the exact same niche in a habitat at the same time and both
survive
◉ Resource partitioning Answer: Differentiation of niches that
enables similar species to coexist.
◉ Explain how the shape of the earth, and air and oceanic
circulation determine the weather and influence the geographical
distribution of biomes on the Earth. Answer: Since the earth is
, round the sun shines more directly on earths equator, leading to
warmer temp at lower altitudes.
◉ What two traits define biomes? Answer: 1. Temperature
2. Precipitation
◉ What is the natural reservoir of *NITROGEN* and how is it
recycled? Answer: reservoir: atmosphere
recycled: decay and urea
◉ What is the natural reservoir of *CARBON* and how is it recycled?
Answer: reservoir: atmosphere and ocean
recycled: breathing and burning fossil fuels
◉ What is the natural reservoir of *PHOSPHORUS* and how is it
recycled? Answer: reservoir: soil
recycled: decay
◉ What is the ultimate source of energy for our planet? How does
the it influence the size of food webs? Answer: The sun. it influences
the size because its the base of any food web
◉ Discuss the 10% rule of energy transfer through food webs.
Answer: -Losses at every "step" in a food chain
