Exploring Terrestrial Ecosystems

A terrestrial ecosystem is a land-based community of organisms and the interactions of biotic and abiotic components in a given area.

Examples of terrestrial ecosystems include the tundra, taiga, tropical rainforest, grasslands, and deserts.

The type of terrestrial ecosystem found in a particular place is determined by the temperature range, average amount of precipitation, soil type, and amount of light it receives.

<p>Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on top of mountains. The climate is cold and windy, with extremely low temperatures. Rainfall is scarce and the soil is largely permafrost. Tundra ecosystems receive indirect sunlight but low heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arctic foxes and other hardy animal species can adapt to the coldness of the arctic tundra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An ecosystem is a place in nature formed by a certain space and the living beings that inhabit it. It includes abiotic components such as energy, heat, light, air, water, and minerals, as well as microorganisms, fungi, vegetables, fish, birds, and other animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'ecosystem' was established by Roy Clapham in 1930.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ecosystems can be classified as natural or artificial. Natural ecosystems have more subtypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The abiotic components of an ecosystem include energy, heat, light, air, water, and minerals and soils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living beings that inhabit an ecosystem include microorganisms, fungi, vegetables, fish, birds, and other animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers