The Biosphere (pages 174-175)

Question 1

what is the biosphere

Answer 1

part of earth and its atmosphere where living organisms are found, global ecosystem where all living and non-living things are interconnected

Question 2

what is ecology

Answer 2

study of the relationships between living organisms and their living and non-living environment, ecologists need understand relationships and interactions in the biosphere

Question 3

hydrosphere

Answer 3

oceans, lakes and rivers, underground water and water vapour

Question 4

lithosphere

Answer 4

Earth’s crust, including soil and rocks on and below Earth’s surface

Question 5

atmosphere

Answer 5

layer of gases surrounding the Earth

Question 6

climate

Answer 6

typical weather conditions in a particular area

Question 7

biome

Answer 7

region with certain climate, soil type and type of vegetation

Question 8

aquatic

Answer 8

in water

Question 9

terrestrial

Answer 9

on land

Question 10

what does the biosphere include

Answer 10

all ecosystems on Earth both on land and in water

Question 11

what does an ecosystem consist of

Answer 11

living organisms and non-living factors such as air, soil and water

Question 12

what are the components of the bioshpere

Answer 12

1. hydrosphere
2. lithosphere
3. atmosphere

Question 13

what do biomes consist of

Answer 13

different ecosystems, living in the same climate and have similar communities and non-living components

Question 14

what are the main types of biomes

Answer 14

1. aquatic
2. terrestrial

Question 15

what are the main terrestrial biomes

Answer 15

1. grasslands
2. forests
3. desert