Ecosystems and Their Components

These flashcards focus on the concepts of ecosystems, their components, and their characteristics as discussed in the lecture.

What is an ecosystem?

A community of plants and animals that interact with one another and their physical environment.

What are biotic factors?

Factors that relate to living things, such as plants and animals.

What are abiotic factors?

Factors that relate to non-living things, such as water, sunlight, and soil.

How do biotic and abiotic factors work together in an ecosystem?

They interact to provide the necessary conditions for a healthy ecosystem.

What is the smallest scale of an ecosystem called?

A habitat.

What are the different sizes ecosystems can have?

Ecosystems can be local, regional, or global biomes.

What is the role of flora in ecosystems?

Flora refers to plants in the natural world.

What is the role of fauna in ecosystems?

Fauna refers to animals in the natural world.

What learning objectives are associated with understanding ecosystems?

Describe characteristics of ecosystems and explain the interaction of biotic and abiotic factors.

What influences the living world according to the lecture?

Human beings influence the living world by impacting ecosystems.