Ecosystems Flashcards

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What are biotic elements?

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All the living elements an ecosystem has like flora (plants) and fauna (animals).

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What are abiotic elements?

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All the non-living physical parts of an ecosystem, like temperature, water and light.

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What is a biome?

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A large-scale ecosystem that can spread across continents and have animals and plants unique to them.

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What is interdependence?

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Refers to how every form of life relies on other living things as well as the natural resources.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A natural system in which the living and non-living parts interact.

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