Geography Environmental Regions

What is an ecosystem?

• An ecosystem is a mathematical equation used in biology.

• An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

• An ecosystem is a single organism in a controlled environment.

• An ecosystem is a type of weather pattern.

Name three major types of ecosystems.

• Terrestrial ecosystems, Aquatic ecosystems, Artificial ecosystems

• Urban ecosystems

• Desert ecosystems

• Marine ecosystems

How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

• Biotic and abiotic factors interact through various processes like photosynthesis, predation, and decomposition, ultimately influencing the overall balance and health of the ecosystem.

• Biotic factors are not influenced by abiotic factors in an ecosystem

• Biotic factors have no impact on abiotic factors in an ecosystem

• Abiotic factors solely determine the health of an ecosystem

Explain the concept of a food chain in an ecosystem.

• A food chain only involves plants and animals

• A food chain in an ecosystem is a linear sequence of organisms where each organism consumes the one below it and is consumed by the one above it.

• A food chain is a circular sequence of organisms

• A food chain is not affected by environmental factors

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• Recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem

• Regulating predator-prey relationships

• Maintaining water balance in the ecosystem

• Creating new nutrients in the ecosystem

What are the primary factors that affect climate?

• Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and topography.

• Political stability, economic development, cultural heritage

• Proximity to volcanoes, soil composition, wildlife diversity

• Population density, industrialization, deforestation

How does latitude influence climate?

• Latitude influences climate by affecting the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface.

• Latitude influences climate by determining the altitude of a location.

• Latitude influences climate by affecting the speed of wind patterns.

• Latitude influences climate by determining the amount of precipitation in a region.

Discuss the impact of ocean currents on climate.

• Ocean currents have no impact on climate

• Ocean currents impact climate by redistributing heat around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and overall climate of regions.

• Ocean currents only affect marine life, not climate

• Ocean currents cause extreme weather events but do not influence overall climate

Explain the greenhouse effect and its role in climate change.

• The greenhouse effect is a result of increased deforestation

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of the ozone layer

• The greenhouse effect is a temporary phenomenon with no long-term impact

• The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. However, human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases, intensifying this effect and contributing to climate change.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate is short-term, weather is long-term.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather is only relevant to humans, while climate is relevant to all living organisms.

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.