Ecosystems Flashcards
What are the boundaries of ecosystems
The ecosystem does not occur alone. They are always in contact with the adjacent ecosystems. Their boundaries are not well defined and they may overlap. There are certain areas where their boundaries are wheel defined it includes the pond and land.
What is abiotic?
Abiotic factors are those non-living physical and chemical factors which affect the ability of organisms to survive and reproduce
What is biotic?
Biotic factors are all the living things or their materials that directly or indirectly affect an organism in its environment
Examples of abiotic factors
Water,sunlight,soil,air temp and wind
Examples of biotic factors
Trees,animals and vegetation
What is an ecosystem ??
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.