living factors
What Factors make up an ecosystem?
Abiotic and biotic factors make up an ecosystem
What Is an abiotic factor?
An abiotic is not a living organism and it does not have a life cycle.
What makes something a omnivore
They eat both plants and animals.
What does it mean to be a producer?
A producer is an animal or human that creates or makes their own food, sometimes for others.
What would happen if cold snowy habitats suddenly had desert like temperature?
The animals would most likely die because their bodies aren't used to or made for those temperatures.
How do you know if something is a biotic factor?
If it has a life cycle or can reproduce
What are some examples of abiotic factors?
Water, soil, temperature, the sun, clouds, rocks precipitation, air and many more
What is someone or something called when they only eat meat?
They are called carnivorous.
What is a decomposer?
A decomposer is a living organism that recycle dead animals and plants.
What is the most common ecosystem in the world?
Water or ocean ecosystems there is over 70% of water in the world.
How would prey decreasing affect predators?
Predators would also decrease because they would have no or little source of food.
Can animals be considered abiotic?
No, once again all living organisms with a life cycle are considered biotic.
What would happen if food availability decrease?
The animals would also decrease because they need nutrients to thrive and survive.
What is a consumer?
A consumer is a person or an animal that produces and makes good for themselves or others.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a large community of living organisms and abiotic factors coming together.
How do biotic factors interact with abiotic factors
Biotic factors interact with abiotic factors by providing nutrients to plants.
Would many things be here without abiotic factors?
No, things like plants wouldn't be here because things like water and sunlight wouldn't be here. Animals and plants wouldn't be here because they need food energy and water.
What is a person or animal called when they only eat plants?
They are usually called herbivores or vegan!
What do all biotic organisms need to survive?
They all need energy and nutrients to survive.
How does an ecosystem shape the way its animals act and look?
Animals can affect if an animal has little or no fur, for example animals in the desert store water for long periods of time because of the lack of water they even have thick fur to prevent sunburn.
How does coral thrive?
Coral thrives better in water that's why when you see coral out of the water they look "dead" but really they aren't used to the air.
How does sunlight help the ecosystem?
Sunlight warms the earth and is also a source of energy, sunlight also helps plants with a process of photosynthesis
How are animals classified into different groups?
Animals are classified in different groups based on their habitat, what they eat, and whether they are a mammal or a reptile.
What is a food chain?
A food chain is usually a model that shows how other organisms interact with eachother.
What happens when a place has more rainfall than other places?
The places with more rainfall will be able to produce more plants because alot of things thrive with great amounts of water.