Biology Chapter 2.3

Question 1

What is an ecosystem

Answer 1

It is a community made up of living and non living things (biotic and abiotic factors - in other words, a habitat). These things interact with and help each other.

Question 2

What is a community

Answer 2

It is a group of organisms adapted to live in a habitat

Question 3

What is a habitat

Answer 3

It is a place where a group of organisms can live

Question 3

Describe the non living parts of an ecosystem

Answer 3

Non living things do not grow, need food, or reproduce. Some examples of non living things in an ecosystem are: sunlight, water, air, rocks, etc. (These are known as abiotic factors)

Question 3

Describe the living parts of an ecosystem

Answer 3

Living things grow, change, produce waste, reproduce and die. These are known as the life processes. Both living and non living things come from matter.

Question 4

Describe the living part of Habitat Formation

Answer 4

Trees and plants provide a habitat food sources for different types of animal species, including insects, birds and mammals

Question 5

Describe the non living parts of Habitat Formation

Answer 5

Rocks and water bodies create microhabitats that support various life forms