How do ecosystems work?

Can you explain how ecosystems work?

Sure! Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with their environment. They include biotic factors like plants and animals, and abiotic factors like water and soil.

What are the different types of ecosystems?

There are several types of ecosystems, including terrestrial ecosystems like forests and deserts, and aquatic ecosystems like oceans and rivers.

How do energy and nutrients flow in an ecosystem?

Energy flows through ecosystems via food chains, starting from producers like plants to consumers and decomposers. Nutrients cycle through the ecosystem, being reused by different organisms.

What role do humans play in ecosystems?

Humans can have both positive and negative impacts on ecosystems. We can help by conserving habitats, but activities like pollution and deforestation can harm them.