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what is a habitat
the place where an organism lives
what is a population
all the organisms of one species living in a habitat
what is a community
the populations of different species living in a habitat
what is abiotic
non living
what is biotic
living
what is a ecosystem
the interaction of a community of living organisms with the non living parts of their environment
Give 3 examples of abiotic factors
light intendity
temperature
oxygen level
What is biodiversity
The variety of different species of organisms on earth or within a ecosystem
why is high biodiversity important
It makes sure that ecosystems are stable, because different species depend on eachother for things like food and shelter.
How does pollution affect water
Sewage and toxic chemicals from industries can pollute lakes affecting the plants and animals which rely on them for survival.
how does pollution affect land
Toxic chemicals are used for farming