6.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the community of living organisms and their environment is known as an
A
Ecosystem
2
Q
An ecosystem is composed of two components __________ __________
A
Abiotic components (non living things)
Biotic components( living things)
3
Q
Example of abiotic components
A
Sunlight water air land soil
4
Q
Example of biotic components
A
Plants and animals
5
Q
Where can abiotic components be found
A
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
6
Q
Where are biotic components found
A
In the biosphere
7
Q
In a tropical rainforest ecosystem, the abiotic and biotic components are cross-linked by two basic processes :
A
Energy flow
Nutrient cycling
