eco system 0.0 / 5 ? GeographykeytermsYears 7-9 (KS3)None Created by: kipeyCreated on: 29-09-22 09:39 Finish the sentence to help describe what an ecosystem is? An ecosystem is An area made of living and non-living things that interact with one another. 1 of 7 What are the non-living things in an ecosystem called? Abiotic abiotic 2 of 7 Name the four layers of the rainforest in order (highest to lowest) Emergents, Canopy, Under Canopy, Shrub layer 3 of 7 What does adaptation mean How plants, animals and people change to suit conditions such as the climat 4 of 7 Explain an adaptation of a rainforest animal for example, Sloth – Camouflage with moss Toucan – Large beak to break nuts, or eat insects. 5 of 7 Explain how plants are adapted in the rainforest They grow tall to reach the light. They have roots above surface so they can absorb nutrients from dead leaves and animal droppings. Lianas use trees to reach the sunlight. Large buttress roots to support growing tall. 6 of 7 Identify a reason why tropical rainforest soil is not very fertile Decomposition of fallen leaves is very quick 7 of 7
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