Biosphere-Tristan Schaffers

Question 1

definition of ecology?

Answer 1

the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

Question 2

What is the person called that studies ecology

Answer 2

ecologist

Question 3

what is the biome between ocean and land where large rocks is?

Answer 3

Rocky Shore

Question 4

What is the type of animal life that exists in the open ocean?

Answer 4

sperm whales, fish, crustacean, sharks and many more.

Question 5

sphere that makes up all sand and rock?

Answer 5

Lithosphere

Question 6

sphere that makes up all gases?

Answer 6

Atmosphere

Question 7

sphere that makes up all water and water vapour?

Answer 7

Hydrosphere

Question 8

What terrestrial biome is the western cape?

Answer 8

Fynbos climate

Question 9

Purpose of wetland

Answer 9

Wetlands help purify the surface water.

They also soak up water when floods occur.

Question 10

why is fire so important for the fynbos?

Answer 10

Fynbos needs fire to reproduce, or else thickets take over the region.