Ecosystems Flashcards
What is a biome?
Larg living ecosystems
What is the biosphere?
The living layer of the earth
is known as the biosphere and is found between the lithosphere (rocks
below us) and atmosphere (air above us!). We are part of the biosphere
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is the study of the living and non living
things in an environment where the living things interact between
each other and also with the non living environment they are found
within.
Biotic
The living aspects (which containing energy)
Abiotic
The non-living surroundings
How do biomes differ?
Temperature range, soil type, and the amount of light and water are unique to a particular place and form the niches for specific species allowing scientists to define the biome
Define invasive species
An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native
Ways the organisms have adapted to the rainforest climate
Drip tip leaves and wide, tall trees