10 Questions
What is the primary way energy enters an ecosystem?
Through photosynthesis
What role do animals play in the movement of matter and energy in an ecosystem?
By feeding on plants and one another
What do decomposers primarily contribute to in an ecosystem?
Releasing carbon back to the atmosphere and facilitating nutrient cycling
What controls the overall structure of an ecosystem?
External factors such as climate, parent material, and topography
How are biotic and abiotic components linked in an ecosystem?
Through nutrient cycles and energy flows
What is the primary way energy enters an ecosystem?
Photosynthesis
What role do decomposers primarily contribute to in an ecosystem?
Releasing nutrients from dead organic matter
How are biotic and abiotic components linked in an ecosystem?
Through nutrient cycles and energy flows
What controls the overall structure of an ecosystem?
External factors such as climate and topography
What is the main way animals influence the movement of matter and energy in an ecosystem?
By feeding on plants and on one another
Test your knowledge of ecosystems with this quiz! Explore the interconnected web of organisms and their physical environment, and learn about nutrient cycles, energy flows, and the role of photosynthesis. Challenge yourself with questions about the interactions between biotic and abiotic components in ecological systems.
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