Unit 5 Review: Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (biotic factors) interacting with their physical environment (abiotic factors) in a specific area.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including temperature, water, soil, sunlight, and air.

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How does temperature affect ecosystems?

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Temperature influences the types of organisms that can survive in an ecosystem, their metabolic rates, and the overall productivity of the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between an organism and a population?

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An organism is a single living entity, while a population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area and interact with each other.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms; they can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that illustrates how energy and nutrients circulate within an ecosystem.

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