Semester 1 Review Day 2: Biodiversity and Ecosystems

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems within a given area, encompassing different habitats, communities, and ecological processes.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions, determined primarily by climate.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is an assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area and interact with each other.

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What factors determine the climate of a region?

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Climate is determined by factors such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind patterns, and geographical location.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, representing the zone of life on Earth, where living organisms interact with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and the landforms of the planet.