10 Questions
What are the four types of ecosystem services?
- 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.
Coral reefs
In which type of ecosystem would you find extreme cold temperatures and unique adaptations of organisms?
Polar ecosystems
Define Ecology.
Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
What does an ecosystem encompass?
An ecosystem encompasses both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components and their interactions.
What are the two main components of an ecosystem?
The two main components of an ecosystem are biotic components (living organisms) and abiotic components (non-living factors).
Give examples of biotic components in an ecosystem.
Biotic components include plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
Provide examples of abiotic components in an ecosystem.
Abiotic components include soil, water, air, sunlight, temperature, and nutrients.
Explore the meaning of ecology as the study of relationships between organisms and their environment, and ecosystems as the interactions between living organisms and their surroundings. Learn about patterns, processes, and dynamics within ecosystems influenced by factors like climate, resources, and human activities.
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