5 Questions
Which of the following is an example of an aquatic ecosystem?
Coral reef
Who first coined the term 'Ecosystem'?
A.G. Tansley, an English botanist
Which type of ecosystem is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperatures?
Desert Ecosystem
Which type of ecosystem is exclusively land-based?
Terrestrial Ecosystem
What type of ecosystem can be as big as an ocean?
Aquatic Ecosystem
Study Notes
Ecosystems
- An aquatic ecosystem is an example of an ecosystem that involves water-based environments such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.
History of Ecosystem Term
- The term 'Ecosystem' was first coined by Arthur Tansley.
Desert Ecosystem
- A desert ecosystem is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperatures.
Terrestrial Ecosystem
- A terrestrial ecosystem is exclusively land-based.
Global Ecosystem
- A global ecosystem, such as an ocean, can be as big as an entire ocean.
Test your knowledge of ecosystem structure and function with this quiz. Explore the components and interactions within ecosystems, and learn about the key concepts and terminology related to this fundamental ecological unit.
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