Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a description of an abiotic factor that makes up part of a desert habitat?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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Which of the following examples would be found in Earth's biosphere?
A
A coral reef ecosystem
B
The core of the Earth
C
A computer network
D
The surface of the Moon
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Understand the definition of the biosphere: The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, including all living organisms and their interactions with the elements of the lithosphere (earth), hydrosphere (water), and atmosphere (air).
Identify the examples given in the problem: A coral reef ecosystem, the core of the Earth, a computer network, and the surface of the Moon.
Evaluate each example based on the definition of the biosphere: Determine if each example contains living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
Consider the coral reef ecosystem: Coral reefs are rich in biodiversity, containing numerous species of plants, animals, and microorganisms interacting with each other and their environment, fitting the definition of the biosphere.
Exclude examples that do not fit the biosphere definition: The core of the Earth lacks living organisms, a computer network is a human-made system without biological interactions, and the surface of the Moon does not support life as we know it.
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