Sustaining Ecosystems

• What is an ecosystem?

  A system in which organisms interact with each other in an environment
• Define the term 'abiotic':

  Non-living parts of an ecosystem. E.g: air, water, heat, rock
• Define the term 'biotic':

  Living organisms such as plants, insects and animals
• What is a biome?

  A large area of distinctive plant and animal groups which have adapted to their particular environment.
• What is meant by the term 'flora'?

  Plant life.
• What is meant by the term 'fauna'?

  Animal life.
• What is meant by the term 'ecotourism'?

  Sustainable tourism.