ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
what is biotic
A
living elements of an ecosystem
2
Q
abiotic
A
non-living elements
3
Q
ecosystem
A
interaction of all living world and non-living elements
4
Q
producer
A
converts sunlight into simple sugar through photosynthesis
5
Q
consumer
A
feeds on producer or other consumers
6
Q
decomposer
A
brakes down complex organisms
7
Q
food chain
A
energy moves through ecosystem
8
Q
food web
A
all different food chains in an ecosystem
9
Q
nutrient cycle
A
nutrients moving from dead decomposer animals and plants into soil ready to be used again
10
Q
biodiversity
A
number and type of organisms in an ecosystem
