quiz 1 Flashcards
What are abiotic components
The non-living parts of an ecosystem
Give 3 examples of abiotic components
Water,climate and soil
Give an example of a producer
Plants
What are biotic components
The living parts of an ecosystem
Give 3 examples of biotic components
plants,animals and fungi
Where do consumers get their energy from
The organisms they eat
What is an ecosystem?
An area with biotic components and abiotic components
What are consumers?
Organisms that get their food from other organisms
Where do decomposers get their energy from?
The dead organisms they break down
What are decomposers?
Organisms that break down dead organisms
Give an example of a consumer?
Animals
Where do producers get their energy from?
sunlight
What are producers?
Organisms that produce their own food
What is meant by biodiversity?
The number of different plants and animals species in a given area
Give an example of a decomposer
Bacteria
