The Biosphere: Video Quiz

The video tutorial introduces ecosystems, highlighting the distinction between living and nonliving components. It delves into the components of ecosystems, focusing on living elements. The tutorial discusses ecological changes, such as temperature variations, and the concept of ecological succession. It explains community dynamics, including the formation and stability of communities. The video also covers weather patterns and different biomes, particularly cold and dry ones, and concludes with a discussion on biomes inhabited by bison and those consisting of saltwater.

What are the two main types of components in an ecosystem?

• Plants and animals

• Living and nonliving

• Soil and rocks

• Water and air

What term describes the gradual change of an ecosystem over time?

• Environmental adaptation

• Ecological succession

• Community development

• Biological evolution

Which group is typically the first to colonize a new area?

• Tertiary community

• Secondary community

• Climax community

• Pioneer community

What is the term for the long-term weather patterns of an area?

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Humidity

Which biome is characterized by being cold and dry?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Savanna