ECOSYSTEMS I can explain why organisms can survive in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

Ecosystems An ecosystem is all of the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things, interacting with each other in an environment. An ecosystem is made up of many smaller habitats.

Ecosystems Abiotic (non-living): Rain, water, sunlight, temperature, minerals in the soil, air, rocks

Ecosystems Biotic (living): Plants, animals, and bacteria

Ecosystems Biotic and Abiotic factors must work together for an ecosystem to survive and flourish.

Ecosystems There are two main types of ecosystems: Terrestrial – land based ecosystems such as forests and grasslands Aquatic – water-based ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, estuaries, salt marshes, and oceans

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Exit Ticket What are the biotic factors in an ecosystem? What are the abiotic factors in an ecosystem? What are the two main types of ecosystems? List examples for each.