ecosystems

Question 1

what is an ecosystem

Answer 1

A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

Question 2

what is the nutrient cycle

Answer 2

The movement of nutrients between plants, animals, soil, and the atmosphere.

Question 3

whats biodiversity

Answer 3

The variety of plant and animal species in an ecosystem.

Question 4

whats a tropical rainforest

Answer 4

A hot, wet biome found near the equator with high biodiversity.

Question 5

adaptations of plants in rainforest

Answer 5

Drip-tip leaves → shed water quickly

Buttress roots → support tall trees

Thin bark → protection unnecessary due to constant climate

Question 6

Deforestation causes:

Answer 6

cattle ranching

logging

farming

mining

road building

Question 7

whats a hot desert

Answer 7

biome receiving less than 250mm of rainfall per year.

Question 8

adaptations in desert plants

Answer 8

Thick waxy cuticle

Spines instead of leaves

Deep or widespread roots