Introducing Ecosystems 2.2

Question 1

Ecosystem

Answer 1

all of the living organisms that share a region and interact with each other and their non-living environment.

An ecosystem is composed of both living and non-living components.

Question 2

Biotic factors

Answer 2

include all living organisms, their remains, and their products or wastes.

Question 3

Abiotic factors

Answer 3

include non-living physical and chemical components such as temperature, wind, water, minerals, and air

Question 4

Individual organisms from many different species share an _______

Answer 4

Individual organisms from many different species share an ecosystem.

Question 5

All of the individuals of a single species in a particular area make a _______

Answer 5

All of the individuals of a single species in a particular area make a population.

Question 6

Individuals from all of the populations form
the ______

Answer 6

Individuals from all of the populations form
the community.

Question 7

example of small ecosystem

Answer 7

community of bacteria and fungi living in a rotting log.

Question 8

example of large ecosystem

Answer 8

a forest or a lake.