The Organism in the Environment Flashcards
1
Q
Define population
A
A species that occupy the same habitat
2
Q
Define habitat
A
The place in which an organism lives
3
Q
Define community
A
Population of different species interacting
4
Q
Define ecosystem
A
The interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors in an area
5
Q
Define biodiversity
A
The variation beween organisms
6
Q
Give 2 abiotic factors that affect animal population sizes
A
- Temperature
- Water availability
7
Q
Give 2 biotic factors that affect the population size
A
- The number of predators
- The presence of disease and pathogens
8
Q
Give 4 abiotic factors that affect communities
A
- Light intensity
- Temperature
- Soil pH
- Moisture levels
9
Q
Give 4 biotic factors that affect communities
A
- Number of predators
- Food availability
- Disease
- Human activity
