Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem consists of all the biotic factors (living organisms) and their interactions with the abiotic factors (non-living elements) in a given area.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population refers to all the individuals of a single species that live in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of all the different populations (species) that live and interact in a given area.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the place where an organism lives, providing the necessary resources for survival.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its habitat, including its interactions with other organisms and its environment.

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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 sunlight, water, temperature, soil, and air.

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How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need sunlight and water (abiotic) to grow.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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Why is biodiversity important in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity, allowing ecosystems to recover from disturbances.