The Importance of Ecosystems

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of non-living organisms

• A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment

• A community of robots

• A community of aliens

How can conservation efforts be improved to better protect ecosystems from human activities?

What does the food chain show in an ecosystem?

• Flow of water

• Flow of energy

• Flow of air

• Flow of information

How have different species adapted within an ecosystem?

• By thriving and reproducing

• By migrating to other habitats

• By competing with other species

• By avoiding specific habitats