Rainforest Ocean Tundra Ecology Ecosystems Temperate Forest Definition: The scientific study of how organisms interact with their environment and all the organisms that live in that environment Ecology Definition: A word used to describe a particular environment and all the living things that are supported by it. Ecosystems include living things, and non-living things.

Name the ecosystem you are in right now

When Studying Ecosystems, what relationship is most important to understand? It is important to understand that living parts of ecosystems relate to the non living parts.

Every organism affects, and is affected by other organisms In its ecosystem. Affect of moles……. Severely damages plants by digging tunnels Tunnels aerate soil, necessary for growth of soil organisms and root growth Eats insects, worms, and grubs Keeps the insect population low The Mole Name one animal that is a great example of the interrelatedness of organisms and ecosystems.

Fish, ducks, frogs, snakes microorganisms in water Air Soil Water BIOTIC FEATURES ABIOTIC FEATURES Living Features Nonliving Features Plants Fish, ducks, frogs, snakes microorganisms in water Air Soil Water Rocks Sunlight Dock

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All living things are dependent on the environment, because it contains both matter and energy. An environment is the space around you. It provides living things with the four basic needs of all living things: Water Air Food Living Space

Affects of Biotic Features Plants and animals are a vital part of the food chain. Plants also take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. The type of plants found in a particular ecosystem will determine the type of animals that can be supported.

Affects of Abiotic Features Abiotic factors include both the physical and chemical parts of an ecosystem. Temperature Affects the type of plants >Type of food and shelter > Type of animals that can survive in the ecosystem Animals are sensitive to temperature Light Sunlight warms Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Energy from sunlight supports all live on Earth. (The sun is the primary source on direct energy)

Affects of Abiotic Features Soil An important abiotic factors in land ecosystems. Organisms within the soil breakdown the remains of dead plants and animals Different type of soil stores are better able to store water and minerals, resulting in the support of specify plant live. Water All living things need water to carry out life processes. - Oceans have the greatest diversity of life, while deserts have the least diversity of life.