Ecosystems Flashcards
Saadiq Karriem
1
Q
What is an ecosystem
A
A particular area in which living (biotic) components interact with each other and with non-living (abiotic) components is called an ecosystem.
2
Q
What is ecology
A
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
3
Q
Biotic
A
Living Organisms(e.g plants)
4
Q
Abiotic
A
Non-Living Organisms(e.g soil)
5
Q
Name all the Abiotic components
A
Physiographic factors Edaphic (soil) factors Light Temperature Water Atmospheric gases Wind
6
Q
What is the role of an Autotroph?
A
Produce their own organic food(Producers)
7
Q
Name all the consumers
A
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Decomposers
8
Q
What is a scavenger
A
Eat the remains of dead animals.
9
Q
Name the elements in a nutrient cycle
A
Oxygen
Carbon
Nitrogen
10
Q
What is a saptrotroph
A
Decomposers(Bacteria & fungi)
