1 Ecosystems

Question 1

Ecosystem

Answer 1

A natural system made up of plants, animals and the environment

Question 2

Biomes

Answer 2

Global Ecosystems

Question 3

Biotic

Answer 3

Living features, e.g. plants, animals & fish

Question 4

Abiotic

Answer 4

Non-living features, e.g. climate, soil & light

Question 5

Producers

Answer 5

(plants) Convert energy from the sun by photosynthesis to carbohydrates (sugar) for growth

Question 6

Consumers

Answer 6

Eat producers for energy, creating direct links within food chains and webs

Question 7

Decomposers

Answer 7

Breaks down dead plant and animal material to add nutrients to the soil

Question 8

Ecosystems can become unbalanced because of…

Answer 8

Natural & human changes

Question 9

Tundra

Answer 9

60 - 70 degrees North, cold, windy and dry conditions

Question 10

Deciduous and coniferous forests

Answer 10

50 - 60 degrees North, D trees shed their leaves but C is better suited to colder climates

Question 11

Temperate grassland

Answer 11

30 - 40 degrees North and South of equator, warm, dry summers and cold winters

Question 12

Desert

Answer 12

High daytime but low night-time temperatures and very low rainfall

Question 13

Tropical rainforests

Answer 13

High temperatures and heavy rainfall ideal for vegetation, more than 50% of all plant and animal species

Question 14

Savanna

Answer 14

15 - 30 degrees North and South of equator, wet and dry seasons

Question 15

Polar

Answer 15

North and South poles, low temperatures and dry conditions

Question 16

Mediterranean

Answer 16

Hot, sunny, dry summers