Chapter 15. 15·1–15·2 Ecosystems have living and non-living components.

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Instructions

Check your understanding of concepts from 15·1–15·2 Ecosystems have living and non-living components by answering the following questions.

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1. Earth’s largest ecosystems, biomes, are defined primarily by:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 15·2 Biomes are the ecosystems that occur around the world, each determined by temperature and rainfall.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·2 Biomes are the ecosystems that occur around the world, each determined by temperature and rainfall.)

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2. A(n) ________ describes the area in which an organism lives, whereas a(n) _________ describes all of the organisms in a particular area at a particular time.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 15·1 What are ecosystems?)
Incorrect. (See section 15·1 What are ecosystems?)

3.

3. An ecosystem consists of ____________________ in a given area.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 15·1 What are ecosystems?)
Incorrect. (See section 15·1 What are ecosystems?)

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4. One of the two essential elements of an ecosystem is the abiotic environment. Which of the following is part of this element of the ecosystem?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 15·1 What are ecosystems?)
Incorrect. (See section 15·1 What are ecosystems?)

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5. Ecosystems are the living organisms and the physical environment within specific areas. The largest ecosystems in the world are referred to as:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 15·2 Biomes are the ecosystems that occur around the world, each determined by temperature and rainfall.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·2 Biomes are the ecosystems that occur around the world, each determined by temperature and rainfall.)

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