Ecosystems and Rainforests Flashcards
1
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What is an ecosystem?
A
A community where rocks, soil, vegetation, animals, humans, water, the atmosphere and climate all interact
2
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What are ecosystems made up of?
A
Biotic (living) things (eg. Plants and bacteria) and abiotic (non-living) things (eg. Climate and soil)
3
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What are tertiary consumers?
A
The organisms at the top of the food pyramid (eg. Hawks)
4
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What are primary producers?
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The organisms at the bottom of the food pyramid that can make their own food (eg. Plants)
5
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What is decomposition?
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The break down of dead organic material which is essential to release nutrients back into the soil to be used again
6
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What is biodiversity?
A
A mix of all living things together
7
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What is interdependence?
A
All living things relying on each other
