Interactions in Ecosystems

The video explains how living organisms interact with each other and with non-living elements in an ecosystem. It introduces the concept of ecosystems, which consist of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors. Examples of biotic factors include animals and plants, while abiotic factors include elements like rocks and water. The video also discusses the interactions between living organisms and their environment, highlighting the interconnectedness that defines ecosystems.

What are the two main components that make up an ecosystem?

• Biotic and abiotic factors

• Plants and animals

• Sunlight and air

• Water and soil

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?

• Water

• Polar bears

• Soil

• Rocks

How might a caterpillar interact with its environment?

• By swimming in water

• By flying in the air

• By interacting with a leaf

• By eating rocks

What is an example of an interaction between a fox and its environment?

• A fox eating soil

• A fox flying in the sky

• A fox swimming in a river

• A fox interacting with a plant

Which non-living component is essential for photosynthesis in plants?

• Air temperature

• Snow

• Sunlight

• Rocks

What is the significance of interactions between living and non-living things in an ecosystem?

• They lead to extinction

• They form the basis of an ecosystem

• They create competition

• They cause pollution