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Which of the following is an example of an aquatic ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of an aquatic ecosystem?
- Coral reef (correct)
- Tundra
- Grassland
- Desert
Who first coined the term 'Ecosystem'?
Who first coined the term 'Ecosystem'?
- Charles Darwin, a naturalist
- Louis Pasteur, a microbiologist
- Gregor Mendel, a geneticist
- A.G. Tansley, an English botanist (correct)
Which type of ecosystem is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperatures?
Which type of ecosystem is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperatures?
- Forest Ecosystem
- Tundra Ecosystem
- Grassland Ecosystem
- Desert Ecosystem (correct)
Which type of ecosystem is exclusively land-based?
Which type of ecosystem is exclusively land-based?
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What type of ecosystem can be as big as an ocean?
What type of ecosystem can be as big as an ocean?
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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.
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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.
