Ecosystems

Question 1

Organism

Answer 1

A living thing

Question 2

Species

Answer 2

a group of living organisms capable of interbreeding with each other but not with members of other species

Question 3

Population

Answer 3

a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area at a particular

Question 4

Community

Answer 4

more than one population living in the same area at a particular time

Question 5

Ecosystem

Answer 5

communities of organisms that interact with each other and their environment

Question 6

Ecology

Answer 6

the study of ecosystems

Question 7

Producers

Answer 7

organism at the base of the food chain that does not need to feed on other organisms; also known as an autotroph

Question 8

Decomposers

Answer 8

organisms that break down organic matter into inorganic materials

Question 9

Photosynthesis

Answer 9

the food-making process in plants that takes place in chloroplasts within cells. The process uses carbon dioxide, water and energy from the sun.