DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best definition of an ecosystem? (TEK 7.8A)
A
All biotic and abiotic things located in a space no smaller than a forest
B
All biotic things located within a particular space
C
All the biotic things located in space the size of a forest
D
All the biotic and abiotic things located within a particular area
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For instance, tropical forests are ecosystems made up of living beings such as trees, plants, animals, insects and micro-organisms that are in constant interaction between themselves and that are affected by other physical (sun, temperature) or chemical (oxygen or nutrients) components.

Detailed explanation-2: -A natural ecosystem is a community of living and non-living entities and occurs freely in nature. Every component interacts together as a combined unit through physical, chemical and biological processes. The discriminating factor of natural ecosystems from other ecosystems is that they are completely natural.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three broad categories of ecosystems based on their general environment: freshwater, marine, and terrestrial.

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