B15 Ecology Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Abiotic factors
A
Non living factors Light intenstiy Temp Moisture levels Soil ph Wind intensity Availability of oxygen
2
Q
Examples of biotic factors
A
Availability of food
Spread of a new pathogen
New predators
Interspecific competition
3
Q
What sort of things do animals compete for
A
Food
Territory
Mates
4
Q
What sort of things do plants compete for
A
Space
Water
Light
Nutrients And minerals
5
Q
How can plants be adapted
A
- Sa:v ratio in the leaves to allow photosythesis
- Root system adaptations - get as much water as possible
- leaves on plants where fruits grow are adapted to act more as a stem not as a leaf. This adaption reduces water loss the plants can survive if there is a drought
