3 Questions
What are the main components of an ecosystem?
Living creatures and abiotic factors
Which ecosystem is classified as a terrestrial ecosystem?
Desert
What is the basis for classifying living organisms in an ecosystem?
The manner in which they survive
Study Notes
Ecosystem Components
- Abiotic components: non-living elements such as air, water, soil, sunlight, and temperature
- Biotic components: living organisms including producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Interactions between abiotic and biotic components shape the ecosystem
Ecosystem Classification
- Terrestrial ecosystem: a type of ecosystem that exists on land, including forests, grasslands, and deserts
- Other types of ecosystems: aquatic ecosystems (freshwater and marine), and atmospheric ecosystems
Classification of Living Organisms
- Basis for classification: the functional roles of organisms in an ecosystem
- Producers: organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants and algae
- Consumers: organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms, including herbivores and carnivores
- Decomposers: organisms that break down dead organic matter, such as bacteria and fungi
Test your knowledge on the components of an ecosystem, including biotic and abiotic factors, as well as different types of ecosystems such as natural, terrestrial, freshwater, and aquatic ecosystems. Learn about the classification of living organisms based on their interactions within an ecosystem.
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