Describe the main abiotic ecosystem components. Give at least two regional examples of how these elements combine to form ecosystems
What will be an ideal response?
Abiotic components of an ecosystem may include insolation, precipitation, nutrients (biogeochemical cycles), soils, geological substrate, pH, fire, etc. Examples will vary.
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During an equinox, the days and nights are of equal length except at the poles
a. True b. False
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A. the Peshtigo and Chicago fires B. the Peshtigo and San Francisco fires C. the Rome and San Francisco fires D. the Oakland and San Francisco fires E. the Chicago and San Francisco fires