Biosphere (Ecosystem) and Biomes — Flashcards

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists. It includes all living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and their interactions with the physical environment (air, water, land). It ext…

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (biotic components) interacting with each other and their non-living (abiotic) environment such as water, air, soil, and sunlight. Example: A forest eco…

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Biotic components are the living parts of an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals, bacteria). Abiotic components are the non-living parts (e.g., sunlight, water, temperature, rocks). Both interact to sust…

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at a given time. For example, all the deer living in a forest form a deer population.

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A community consists of all populations of different species living and interacting in a specific area. For example, in a forest, the community includes deer, tigers, birds, insects, and plants.

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Individual → Population → Community → Ecosystem → Biome → Biosphere. Each level includes the previous one and adds complexity through interactions.

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A biome is a large geographical area with similar climate, soil, and vegetation, supporting characteristic plant and animal life. Examples include tropical rainforests, deserts, and tundra. It consist…

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An ecosystem is a smaller, localized system of living and non-living components interacting (e.g., a pond). A biome is a much larger region with similar ecosystems due to shared climate and vegetation…