Ecology and Ecosystems Overview

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What are the four types of ecosystem services?

  1. Provisioning Services, 2. Regulating Services, 3. Cultural Services, 4. Supporting Services

Name two examples of terrestrial ecosystems.

Forests and grasslands

What are the functions of ecosystems related to nutrient cycling?

Recycling nutrients like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus

Describe one example of an aquatic ecosystem.

<p>Coral reefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of ecosystem would you find extreme cold temperatures and unique adaptations of organisms?

<p>Polar ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Ecology.

<p>Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ecosystem encompass?

<p>An ecosystem encompasses both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components and their interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of an ecosystem?

<p>The two main components of an ecosystem are biotic components (living organisms) and abiotic components (non-living factors).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give examples of biotic components in an ecosystem.

<p>Biotic components include plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide examples of abiotic components in an ecosystem.

<p>Abiotic components include soil, water, air, sunlight, temperature, and nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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