10 Questions
What is the primary way energy enters an ecosystem?
Photosynthesis
What role do animals play in the movement of matter and energy in an ecosystem?
By feeding on plants and on one another
What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?
Release carbon back to the atmosphere and facilitate 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 together in an ecosystem?
Through nutrient cycles and energy flows
What are the components linked together in an ecosystem?
Biotic and abiotic components
How is energy primarily incorporated into plant tissue in an ecosystem?
Through photosynthesis
What role do animals play in the movement of matter and energy in an ecosystem?
By feeding on plants and on one another
What is the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling within an ecosystem?
They break down dead organic matter and release carbon back to the atmosphere
What controls the overall structure of an ecosystem?
External factors such as climate, parent material, and topography
Test your knowledge of ecosystems with this quiz! Explore the biotic and abiotic components, nutrient cycles, energy flows, and the roles of organisms in this vital ecological system.
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