Ecosystems L1 PDF
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This document defines ecosystems, biomes, and biotic and abiotic factors. It also explains the role of living organisms (biotic factors) and non-living elements (abiotic factors) in shaping natural systems.
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Ecosystem - A natural system made up of plants, animals and the environment. There are often complex links between the living (biotic) components e.g plants and animals and non- living (abiotic) components e.g climate, soil and water Biomes - Large, geographically defined regions with similar clima...
Ecosystem - A natural system made up of plants, animals and the environment. There are often complex links between the living (biotic) components e.g plants and animals and non- living (abiotic) components e.g climate, soil and water Biomes - Large, geographically defined regions with similar climate and vegetation An abiotic factor is a non- living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment e.g temperature, light and water. A biotic factor is a living organism that shapes its environment e.g aquatic life, fish, amphibians and algae.
