Ecosystem Dynamics and Interactions

The video explains ecosystems and biomes, highlighting different types such as deserts, tundras, grasslands, forests, and wetlands. It discusses biotic and abiotic factors, emphasizing their roles in ecosystems. The concept of habitats is introduced, with examples like forests for deer and grasslands for zebras. The video also covers food chains, explaining how energy is transferred from plants to animals. Finally, it addresses the impact of human activities like agriculture and pollution on ecosystems, stressing the importance of protecting these environments.

Which of the following is NOT a type of biome mentioned in the video?

• Tundra

• Wetland

• Desert

• Savanna

What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Climate and weather patterns

• Living things like plants and animals

• Non-living things like water and soil

• Geographical features

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?

• Trees

• Fish

• Light

• Birds

Where do zebras typically live according to the video?

• Grasslands

• Wetlands

• Deserts

• Forests

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

What do herbivores primarily consume in their habitats?

• Insects

• Both plants and animals

• Plants

• Other animals

Which type of animal eats both plants and other animals?

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• Insectivores

What is the process called where energy is transferred from plants to animals and then to other animals?

• Biotic cycle

• Food chain

• Ecosystem

• Food web

Which human activity is mentioned as disrupting ecosystems?

• Urban planning

• Conservation

• Agriculture

• Recycling

Why is it important to protect ecosystems?

• To promote urban development

• To maintain the balance of the food chain

• To reduce global temperatures

• To increase human population