The level of information provided here is for Grade 7 students.
| Terms | Definition |
|---|---|
| Environment | The surroundings of an organism that affect its life and development are called the environment. It consists of BIOTIC and ABIOTIC factors. |
| Ecosystem | All the organisms living in a particular area, as well as all the nonliving, physical components of the environment with which they interact. |
| Biotic | The living components of an ecosystem. Examples: Animals, plants, fungi, microbes, etc. |
| Abiotic | The non-living components of an ecosystem. Examples: Wind, Sun, Water, etc. |