biome.
c) Define the following terms mentioned in the text:
i. endemic
ii. alien species
iii. indigenous
iv. extinct
d) Construct a possible food chain of at least four organisms that would be found
in this biome, use some organisms mentioned in the text. Label the levels of the
organisms mentioned.
e) Discuss the characteristics of the soil found in the fynbos and the implications for
animals in the area.
f) The King Protea (Protea cynaroides), also known as Giant Protea, Honeypot or
King Sugar Bush, is distinctive as it has the largest flower head in the genus. It
found in the fynbos region, located in the southwestern and southern parts of
South Africa.
i. Into which kingdom is the protea placed?
ii. Why is this organism placed in the Kingdom named above?
iii. Give the genus and species of this protea. Be sure to use correct scientific
notation.- Which of the following are biotic components in an ecosystem?
a) air and water
b) plants and animals
c) light and temperature
d) rocks, soil and climate. - Which combination of the following processes takes place in the nitrogen cycle?
a) Herbivores consume plant protein.
b) Decomposers break down dead organisms.
c) Bacteria change nitrites to nitrates.
d) Plants absorb nitrates from the soil.
a) i, ii and iii
b) ii, iii and iv
c) i and iv
d) i, ii and i - A soil has the following characteristics: large particles, large air spaces, holds little
water, feels gritty. The type of soil is:
a) clay
b) sand
c) loam
d) silt - Plants that are suited to live in areas with little water are called:
a) terrestrial
b) fynbos
c) xerophytes
d) hydrophytes
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