Ecosystems in the Biosphere

Question 1

Habitat

Answer 1

place/environment where living things normally live and grow. It is made up of biotic and abiotic components

Question 2

Ecological Niche

Answer 2

an organism’s role in an ecosystem, consisting of its place in the food web, its habitat, its breeding area, and the time of day at which it is most active. Organisms can exist in different niches to decrease competition

Question 3

Abiotic Factors

Answer 3

soil, relative humidity, moisture, ambient temperature, sunlight, minerals, oxygen, pH, etc.

Question 4

Biotic Factors

Answer 4

competition, food availability, predation, and disease/parasites

Question 5

Biome

Answer 5

a large geographic region defined by climate (temperature & precipitation) containing characteristic organisms.

Question 6

Abiotic Factors Affecting Terrestrial Ecosystems:

Answer 6

Temperature
Available Water
Sunlight
Soil

Question 7

Abiotic Factors Affecting Aquatic Ecosystems:

Answer 7

Temperature & Sunlight
Chemical Environment
Seasonal Variation
Water Pressure

Question 8

Invasive Species

Answer 8

A introduced species, has no natural predators or diseases to limit their populations. Can have a serious impact on the native ecosystem, as they may have a niche similar to the niche of a native species and may outcompete the native species for resources.

Question 9

Biosphere

Answer 9

a narrow zone around the earth that can support life. All living things on earth are found in this area.
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere