The Living World

Question 1

What is an ecosystem?

Answer 1

• A natural environment where biotic and abiotic features interact

Question 2

What do ecosystems depend on?

Answer 2

• Climate
• Soil
• Water

Question 3

Give an example of an ecosystem:

Answer 3

•Freshwater Pond:
-pond bottom (decomposers)
-water (fish predators)
-pond surface (ducks and tadpoles)
-surface (birds and plants with plenty of oxygen and light

Question 4

Where is the Tundra located?

Answer 4

• Near the North and South poles
(very few plants and animals survive)

Question 5

Where is the Taiga located?

Answer 5

• Scandinavia, Russia, Canada
(evergreen trees thrive)

Question 6

Where are deciduous forests located?

Answer 6

• Europe and the USA
(strong seasons)

Question 7

Where is temperate grassland located?

Answer 7

• South Africa, Argentina, USA
(grass and trees that thrive in mild conditions)

Question 8

Where are Deserts located?

Answer 8

• Near the tropics of cancer and capricorn

Question 9

Where are rainforests located?

Answer 9

• along equator

Question 10

Where is savannah located?

Answer 10

• central africa
(long grasses, scattered trees in dry conditions)