10 Questions
Who first coined the term 'ecosystem'?
Arthur Tansley
What are the living and non-living components of an ecosystem known as?
Biotic and abiotic components
According to Eugene Odum, how did he define an ecosystem?
Unit that includes all the organisms interacting with the physical environment
What is the relationship between the structure of an ecosystem and its species diversity?
Complex ecosystems have high species diversity
What process do young ecosystems undergo to change from less complex to more complex ecosystems?
Succession
What did Eugene Odum define as an ecosystem?
An unit that includes all the organisms interacting with the physical environment to lead to trophic structure, biotic diversity, and material cycles
What is the relationship between the structure of an ecosystem and its species diversity?
Complex ecosystems have high species diversity
What process do young ecosystems undergo to change from less complex to more complex ecosystems?
Succession
What is a major structural and functional unit of ecology?
Ecosystem
What does an ecosystem's energy budget determine?
The amount of energy needed to maintain the ecosystem
Test your knowledge about ecosystems with this quiz that covers the definition of an ecosystem and the living and non-living components. Learn about the interaction of organisms with their physical environment and the flow of energy within an ecosystem.
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