Adaptations, Interdependence & Competition (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
Non-living elements of environment that affect organisms
Why is light essential for plants?
Why is light essential for plants?
Needed for photosynthesis
How does light intensity impact communities?
How does light intensity impact communities?
Affects plant populations and species dependent on them
How does temperature affect organisms?
How does temperature affect organisms?
Influences enzyme activity and metabolic processes
Temperature impact on seasonal behaviours
Temperature impact on seasonal behaviours
Affects migration and hibernation
Why is water crucial for organisms?
Why is water crucial for organisms?
Involved in all biological processes for survival
Low moisture impact on ecosystems
Low moisture impact on ecosystems
Limits plant growth, decreases food and habitat for animals
How does soil pH affect decay?
How does soil pH affect decay?
Affects the rate of decay
Soil pH & mineral ions relationship
Soil pH & mineral ions relationship
Affects availability of mineral ions for plants
How does wind affect transpiration?
How does wind affect transpiration?
Affects the rate of transpiration in plants
High wind intensity impact
High wind intensity impact
Increases water loss and influences seed/pollen dispersal
role in photosynthesis
role in photosynthesis
Necessary for photosynthesis in plants
Aquatic organisms requirement
Aquatic organisms requirement
Require high concentration of dissolved oxygen