Sustaining Ecosystems

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    • 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.
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