Topic 7 Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
Habitat
A
The place where an organism lives
2
Q
Population
A
All of the organisms of one species living in a habitat
3
Q
Community
A
The populations of different species living in a habitat
4
Q
Abiotic factors
A
Non-living factors of the environment
5
Q
Biotic factors
A
Living factors of the environment
6
Q
Ecosystem
A
The interaction of a community of living organisms
7
Q
What do plants compete for
A
- light
- space
- water
- mineral ions (nutrients) from the soil
8
Q
What do animals need/compete for
A
- space (territory)
- food
- water
- mates
