definitions
What is a Biotic element
a living thing that can be found in an ecosystem
what is a abiotic
a non - living thing that can be found within an ecosystem.
living thing
an organism that is alive
Non living thing
something that can’t move, reproduce and isn’t alive
what is a herbivore
A herbivore consumes only plants
an organism that can create, and produce their own energy
what is a consumer
a biotic component that takes in energy that is created by producers
what is a decomposer
decomposers are living things that break down chemicals from producers and consumers
what is a carnivore
A carnivore will only consume other animals.
what is an omnivore
An omnivore is an organism that eats both meat and plants
what is an ecosystem
something that contains animal habitats and the resources needed for the animals survival
what is a primary consumer
Primary consumers are usually herbivores which means they consume plants as their primary source of energy
what is a secondary consumer
Secondary consumers are above primary consumers in a food chain. The secondary consumers feast on the primary consumers
what is a Tertiary consumer
Tertiary consumers are on the top of the food chain in an ecosystem. The tertiary consumers help control the animal population
what is Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis refers to when biotic elements use abiotic elements to help them do things like grow and produce their own food
what is sustainability
Sustainability refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present without coming to terms with the ability to meet needs in the future.
what is Ecological balance
Ecological balance is promoted by environmental sustainability and it helps to preserve biodiversity
what is cycling matter
Cycling matter refers to the continuous movement and recycling of materials or substances within an ecosystem.
what is Primary succession
Primary succession happens in areas where no previous community or habitat existed before
what is Secondary succession
Secondary succession is something that happens in an area where an ecosystem has been disturbed or disrupted but the soil remains intact
what is Carrying capacity
Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain over time.
what is Conventional agriculture
Conventional agriculture involves. large scale farming with the use of fertilizers, pesticides and machinery
what is Organic agriculture
Organic agriculture avoids fertilizers and pesticides. This process relies on natural methods to enhance crops such as crop rotation, compositing, biological pest control and use of organic fertilizers.
give 1 example of secondary succession
A forest regrowing after a fire
Give 2 examples of Organic agriculture
Plant litter, and animal manures