Ecosystems and Energy Flow Practice Flashcard

Front

Air, water, soil, and rocks are examples of _______ _______

Back

abiotic factors

Front

This is an example of an _________

Back

ecosystem

Front

What is 'biotic and abiotic factors interacting in one area'?

Back

ecosystem

Front

Which animal eats the arctic fox?

Back

Polar Bear

Front

Choose the biotic factor

Back

frog

Front

Define 'abiotic factors' in an ecosystem.

Back

Non-living components that affect the environment, such as sunlight, temperature, and minerals.

Front

What is a 'biotic factor'?

Back

Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Front

Explain the term 'food chain'.

Back

A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Define 'decomposers'.

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Organisms that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.