Ecosystems (Aqa Gcse Geography) Study Guide Graded A+

trophic level {Ans: a stage within a food chain. Energy is lost between each stage.}abiotic {Ans: non-living parts of an ecosystem}herbivore {Ans: plant-eating creature}habitat {Ans: where plants and animals live.}food chain {Ans: a diagram that shows one way in which energy is passed from producer to its consumers}adaptations {Ans: the means by which plants/roots are able to cope with the climate and soils (e.g. drip tips to cope with heavy rain)}