Ecosystem Components and Characteristics

The video explores the concept of ecosystems, highlighting their importance in understanding our planet and aiding conservation efforts. It defines ecosystems as natural spaces with living and non-living components, and categorizes them into terrestrial, aquatic, mixed, and artificial types. The video further explains the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in maintaining ecosystem balance. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more educational content.

Who coined the term 'ecosystem'?

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

• Roy Clapham

• Alfred Wallace

What are the abiotic components of an ecosystem?

• Plants and algae

• Fish, birds, and other animals

• Energy, heat, light, air, water, and minerals

• Microorganisms and fungi

Which type of ecosystem occupies 30% of the world's territory?

• Aquatic ecosystems

• Mixed ecosystems

• Artificial ecosystems

• Terrestrial ecosystems

Which of the following is a type of freshwater ecosystem?

• Seas

• Lakes

• Reefs

• Oceans

What is a characteristic of mixed ecosystems?

• They are created by humans

• They are located between two different types of terrains

• They are found only in deserts

• They include only saltwater bodies

Which of the following is an example of an artificial ecosystem?

• Urban ecosystems

• Marshes

• Mangroves

• Wetlands

Which of the following is NOT a type of mixed ecosystem?

• Urban ecosystems

• Marshes

• Wetlands

• Mangroves

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• They decompose organic matter

• They consume other producers

• They feed on other beings

• They produce their own food from inorganic substances and sunlight

Which of the following is a consumer in an ecosystem?

• Algae

• Cows

• Plants

• Fungi

What do decomposers feed on?

• Decomposing organic matter

• Other living beings

• Sunlight

• Inorganic substances