5 Questions
What is an ecosystem?
The interaction of a community with abiotic parts of the environment
What does interdependence in a community refer to?
Organisms depending on each other for vital services
What do plants compete for in an ecosystem?
Light, space, water, and mineral ions
What is a community in ecology?
The interaction of different populations in the same habitat
What is the relationship between a species and its habitat?
An individual lives in its habitat within a population
Study Notes
Ecosystem and Community
- An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living components interacting with each other in a specific environment.
Interdependence in a Community
- Interdependence in a community refers to the mutual reliance and interactions between different species, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, within an ecosystem.
Resource Competition
- Plants in an ecosystem compete for essential resources such as light, water, nutrients, and space.
Community in Ecology
- A community in ecology refers to a group of different species living and interacting with each other in a specific area or habitat.
Species-Habitat Relationship
- The relationship between a species and its habitat is one of interdependence, where the species adapts to the habitat and the habitat, in turn, supports the survival and growth of the species.
Test your knowledge of AQA Biology GCSE Topic 7: Ecology with this quiz. Explore adaptations, interdependence, and competition in ecosystems. Perfect for double award and separate science students.
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