Parts of 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 (soil, water, air) 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 bacteria.

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is a community in ecology?

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

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What are decomposers?

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

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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 shows how different organisms are related in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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