Ecosystems Flashcards

Saadiq Karriem

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What is an ecosystem

A

A particular area in which living (biotic) components interact with each other and with non-living (abiotic) components is called an ecosystem.

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What is ecology

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The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

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Biotic

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Living Organisms(e.g plants)

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Abiotic

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Non-Living Organisms(e.g soil)

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5
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Name all the Abiotic components

A
Physiographic factors 
Edaphic (soil) factors 
Light
Temperature 
Water 
Atmospheric gases 
Wind
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What is the role of an Autotroph?

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Produce their own organic food(Producers)

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Name all the consumers

A

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Decomposers

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What is a scavenger

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Eat the remains of dead animals.

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9
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Name the elements in a nutrient cycle

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Oxygen
Carbon
Nitrogen

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10
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What is a saptrotroph

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Decomposers(Bacteria & fungi)

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