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Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem?

  • Biotic components
  • Physical components
  • Artificial components (correct)
  • Abiotic components
  • Which classification of inorganic components is required in large quantities?

  • Macronutrients (correct)
  • Trace elements
  • Micronutrients
  • Co-factors
  • What is classified as an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Bacteria
  • Light (correct)
  • What term describes organisms that can capture solar energy and convert it into food?

    <p>Autotrophs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an artificial ecosystem?

    <p>Rice field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abiotic factor can significantly affect the growth of organisms in an ecosystem?

    <p>Soil composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes micronutrients from macronutrients?

    <p>Micronutrients are required in smaller amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Decomposers play a crucial role in which of the following processes?

    <p>Recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the basic functional unit of the biosphere?

    <p>Ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components does NOT make up the three physical components of the earth?

    <p>Biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ecosystem operates independently under natural conditions?

    <p>Natural ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two classifications of aquatic ecosystems?

    <p>Lentic and Lotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is found in the atmosphere in smaller amounts compared to nitrogen and oxygen?

    <p>Carbon Dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem?

    <p>Grasslands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the earth is described as the supply of water in various forms?

    <p>Hydrosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth's surface?

    <p>Atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environment and Ecosystems

    • Environment refers to the physical, chemical, and biotic conditions affecting living organisms.
    • Organisms require favorable environmental conditions to thrive.
    • Habitat is the location where an organism lives; a community includes different species in a habitat, while an ecosystem encompasses the community and its environment.
    • The biosphere is a thin layer on Earth supporting life, consisting of diverse organisms that depend on each other and physical components.
    • Major physical components of Earth are the atmosphere (air), lithosphere (land), and hydrosphere (water).

    Types of Ecosystems

    • Earth is perceived as a giant ecosystem, termed the biosphere or ecosphere.
    • Ecosystems are categorized into natural ecosystems, which occur naturally, and artificial ecosystems, which are human-made.

    Natural Ecosystem

    • Operates independently under natural conditions.
    • Dependent on solar radiation, providing resources like food and medicine (e.g., forests, oceans).
    • Classified into two groups based on habitat: Terrestrial and Aquatic ecosystems.
    Terrestrial Ecosystem
    • Includes forests, deserts, and grasslands.
    Aquatic Ecosystem
    • Further divided into:
      • Freshwater or Limnetic Ecosystem:
        • Lentic: Water is stationary (e.g., ponds, lakes).
        • Lotic: Freshwater flows (e.g., rivers, streams).
      • Saltwater or Marine Ecosystem: Includes seas, oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries.

    Artificial Ecosystem

    • Created and managed by humans.
    • Dependent on solar energy (e.g., agricultural fields) or fossil fuels (e.g., urban areas).
    • Types include croplands (e.g., rice fields) and aquariums.

    Components of the Ecosystem

    • Ecosystems are characterized by abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living) components.

    Abiotic Components

    • Physical Components: Include climatic factors like light, temperature, humidity, precipitation, pressure, and soil profile; these influence organism growth.
    • Chemical Components: Subdivided into:
      • Inorganic Components: Essential nutrients (e.g., carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus) required in macronutrients (large quantities) and micronutrients (small amounts).
      • Organic Components: Complex molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids) that form the biomass and connect biotic and abiotic elements.

    Biotic Components

    • Comprise all living organisms that require energy and materials for growth and maintenance.
    • Divided into three categories:
      • Producers: Plants that capture solar energy and synthesize food, also known as autotrophs.
      • Consumers: Organisms that depend on producers for energy and nutrients.
      • Decomposers: Organisms that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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    Test your knowledge on environmental science and ecosystems with this quiz. Explore key concepts including habitats, communities, and the biosphere. Understand how various conditions influence living organisms and their ecosystems.

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