What is it?
- A terrestrial ecosystem (TE) is a land-based community of organisms (biotic) and their interactions with the abiotic components in a given area.
Factors Affecting Terrestrial Ecosystem
- Altitude: Higher altitudes are associated with cooler temperatures. They lead to the formation of alpine ecosystems.
- Slope: The steepness of slopes can affect water drainage, soil erosion, and the types of vegetation that can grow
- Altitude: Increase in altitude leads to generally decrease in temperatures. This temperature gradient influences the types of ecosystems found at different elevations.
- Latitude: Latitudinal variations primarily influence temperature and climate.
- Quality of Soil: Soil has a profound impact on ecosystem structure, function, and health.
- Precipitation: Influences various aspects of ecosystems, including plant growth, animal behaviour, and overall ecosystem structure.
- Temperature Range: Temperature is a critical abiotic factor that has a profound effect on the ecosystem’s structure, function, and the organisms that inhabit it.
