Comparing Ecosystems: Desert vs Swamp

The video tutorial explains the concept of ecosystems, highlighting the differences between desert and swamp ecosystems. It describes ecosystems as comprising both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components. Biotic components include plants, animals, and microorganisms, while abiotic components encompass factors like sunlight, precipitation, temperature, soil, wind, and water. The boundaries of an ecosystem are determined by the ecologist studying it.

What is the primary difference between a desert and a swamp?

• Deserts have more plants than swamps.

• Deserts have more animals than swamps.

• Deserts are wet, swamps are dry.

• Deserts are dry, swamps are wet.

What term is used to describe all living things in an ecosystem?

• Microorganisms

• Biotic components

• Nonliving things

• Abiotic components

Which of the following is NOT considered a biotic component?

• Bacteria

• Trees

• Animals

• Sunlight

Why is sunlight considered an important abiotic component?

• It provides warmth to animals.

• It controls the wind patterns.

• It is a source of energy for most life forms.

• It helps in the formation of soil.

Which of the following is an abiotic factor that affects ecosystems?

• Animals

• Plants

• Microorganisms

• Temperature