Ecosystems and Biomes

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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 (soil, water, air) in a specific area.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals. Examples include deserts, forests, and grasslands.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) for energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms, like fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores are animals that eat only plants, while carnivores are animals that eat only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a consumer that eats both plants and animals.

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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 in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related.

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What happens to predator populations when prey populations increase?

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When prey populations increase, predator populations typically increase as well due to the availability of food.