Biology - Adaptations, Interdependance And Competition Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ecosystem?
A
The interaction of a community of living organisms with the non living parts of the environment.
2
Q
What does Abiotic mean
A
Non living parts of an ecosystem
3
Q
What does Biotic mean?
A
Living parts of an ecosystem
4
Q
What do organisms depend on to survive and reproduce
A
Materials from their surroundings
5
Q
What do species depend on in their communities?
A
Other species for food,shelter,pollination etc..
6
Q
What is a stable community?
A
Where all species and environmental factors are in balance, so that population sizes remain fairly constant
