4.1 Concept 1 We are all connected. (Biotic and Abiotic)

Humans are harming the ecosystem. What is being affected negatively in the pond? ECOSYSTEM https://youtu.be/sKJoXdrOT70

• Air

• Water

• Soil

• Sunlight

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What is an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms only.
• A community of non-living components only.
• A community of living and non-living components.
• None of the above.

What are examples of abiotic components in an ecosystem?

• Air, water, sunlight, nutrients, and temperature.
• Plants, animals, and fungi.
• Bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
• None of the above.

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Are ecosystems limited to a specific size or scale?

• Yes, ecosystems only exist in specific scales.
• No, ecosystems can exist in any size or scale.
• It depends on the type of ecosystem.
• None of the above.

What is the role of each organism in an ecosystem?

• To feed on other organisms.
• To regulate the temperature.
• To maintain the soil quality.
• To contribute to the ecosystem balance.

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Can two organisms have the same niche in an ecosystem?

• Yes, they can.
• No, they can't.
• It depends on the ecosystem.
• None of the above.

Why would having a predator eat its natural predator disrupt the ecosystem?

• It would decrease the predator's population.
• It would decrease the prey's population.
• It would create an imbalance in the ecosystem.
• None of the above.

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Why is it important to protect ecosystems?

• To keep the environment looking beautiful.
• To prevent diseases from spreading.
• To ensure the survival of our planet and species.
• None of the above.

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Which of the following is not an example of an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

• Air
• Water
• Plants
• Sunlight

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Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?

• A pond
• A rock
• A desk
• None of the above.