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What are the two main components of a forest ecosystem?
What are the two main components of a forest ecosystem?
- Insects and birds
- Mammals and bacteria
- Herbs and fungi
- Living and non-living (correct)
Which organisms dominate most forest ecosystems?
Which organisms dominate most forest ecosystems?
- Mammals
- Trees (correct)
- Herbs
- Bacteria
What is the role of understory vegetation in a forest ecosystem?
What is the role of understory vegetation in a forest ecosystem?
- Regulating microclimates
- Providing habitats for species (correct)
- Creating the forest canopy
- Serving as carbon sinks
How do forests contribute to human well-being?
How do forests contribute to human well-being?
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What role do decomposers, such as fungi and bacteria, play in forest ecosystems?
What role do decomposers, such as fungi and bacteria, play in forest ecosystems?
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How do interactions among diverse inhabitants contribute to forest ecosystems?
How do interactions among diverse inhabitants contribute to forest ecosystems?
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Why are forests often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth'?
Why are forests often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth'?
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How does temperature influence forest ecosystems?
How does temperature influence forest ecosystems?
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What is the role of pollinators like bees and butterflies in forest ecosystems?
What is the role of pollinators like bees and butterflies in forest ecosystems?
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Why do seed dispersers play crucial roles in forest dynamics?
Why do seed dispersers play crucial roles in forest dynamics?
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