What is an ecosystem?

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).

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What do we call all the populations in an ecosystem?

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Community.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as water, air, soil, and temperature.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a population?

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A population is all the members of a single species that live in a specific area.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a species lives and grows.

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Can an ecosystem be small?

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Yes, an ecosystem can be small, like a single log, or very large, like a forest.

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What is the difference between a community and a population?

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A community includes all the different populations in an area, while a population includes only one species.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, temperature, and water.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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Examples of biotic factors include trees, animals, and bacteria.