Ecosystems

Question 1

Define “ecosystem”

Answer 1

The living organisms in a particular area

Question 2

Define biodiversity

Answer 2

Variety of plants and animals in an environment

Question 3

Define “biotic”

Answer 3

A living component of an ecosystem

Question 4

The main factor affecting ecosystem distribution is climate

T or F

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Annual rainfall of deserts

Answer 5

Less the 250mm

Question 6

How does temp affect large scale ecosystem

Answer 6

Temps are lower are higher latitudes and growing seasons are longer in warmer environments

Question 7

Define biosphere

Answer 7

The life zone of earth

Question 8

Resources the biosphere provides

Answer 8

Food
Medicines
Fuels

Question 9

Why is the biosphere exploited

Answer 9

Mineral resources
Water
Energy

Question 10

Impact of
Mineral resources
Water
Energy

Answer 10

Mineral resources - destruction of habitat
Water - less water for wetlands. Plants and animals will die
Energy - not enough energy for photosynthesis so plants with due