Is forest an ecosystem? Why or why not? Give examples. [5 MARKS]

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Definition: 1 Mark
Reasoning out: 1 Mark
Naming: 3 Marks

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting as a system. As the forest provides a home for many animals and plants and also helps in water cycle. Hence it can be called as an ecosystem.

The types of ecosystems are as follows:-

Terrestrial ecosystem which is land based.

Forests

Grasslands

Marine ecosystem

Fresh water ecosystem

The desert ecosystem

The mountain ecosystem

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