Biology - Term 3 Chapter 7 and 8

Flashcards based on Chapter 7 and 8 lecture notes regarding ecosystem factors and biodiversity in tropical rainforests.

What two primary interacting factors make up every ecosystem?

Biotic Factors and Abiotic Factors

How are Biotic Factors defined?

All living organisms in the area, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

What are Abiotic Factors?

The non-living physical and chemical components that support life, including sunlight, temperature, water, air, and soil.

According to the notes, what specific biotic factors are listed?

The food supply, Numbers of oredstor and prey, and Diseases and parasites.

What five examples of Abiotic Factors are mentioned?

Sunlight, temperature, water, air, and soil.

What specific environmental conditions are required for tropical rainforests to grow?

A lot of rain, a lot of sun, and warm temperatures all year round.

What is biodiversity?

A measure of the biological variety of an area.

Why do tropical rainforests have high biodiversity?

The ideal growing conditions (lots of rain, sun, and warm temperatures) support many different species of plants and animals.