Ecosystems Reviewer: Concepts of Ecosystem
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What does an ecosystem comprise of?

  • Only non-living factors
  • Both living organisms and non-living factors (correct)
  • Only living organisms
  • Only physical environment
  • Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?

  • Animals
  • Fungi
  • Sunlight (correct)
  • Plants
  • What is the purpose of food webs in an ecosystem?

  • Represent the linear flow of energy and nutrients
  • Cycles minerals through the biosphere
  • Show the interconnectedness of multiple food chains (correct)
  • Regulate essential ecological processes
  • How is energy lost in an ecosystem flow?

    <p>Lost as heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ecosystems in nutrient cycling?

    <p>Movement and exchange of matter for living matter production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?

    <p>A food chain illustrates energy passage in one direction while a food web shows multiple interconnections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

    <p>Decomposers recycle nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter into simpler forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is energy lost as it moves through trophic levels?

    <p>Energy is lost as heat, waste, and through metabolic processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an ecosystem includes living organisms and their waste materials?

    <p>Biotic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and parasites have in common?

    <p>They all rely on autotrophs or other consumers for nutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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