The Great Lakes Ecosystem

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The Great Lakes Ecosystem Facts BIOTIC FACTORS Abiotic factors POPULATION Community MAP Great Lakes Credits

Map

Abiotic Factors WATER SUNLIGHT TEMPARATURE AIR AIR TANK

Biotic Factors Pediastrucholophyllm Copepod Pumpkinseed fish Holopedium Anabaena Walleye fish Diporeia Lake Sturgeon Mysis Goniumpectorale Diporeia Walleye fish Pumpkinseed fish Holopedium Pediastrucholophyllm

Population All the members of one species in a particular area. A Pumpkinseed fish and its family are the example of a population in the Great Lakes.

Community All the different population that live together in one area. Number 2 All the different population that live together in one area. Examples of the community are Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, and Fish. Number 1 is a type of Phytoplankton, Number 2 is a type of Zooplankton, Number 3 is a type of Fish Number 1 Number 3

Facts There are more than 6,300 lakes in the state of Michigan. 14,000 years ago, the was a glacier from the ice age formed the great lakes. The state of Michigan has one of the biggest shoreline which is 3,300 feet long. The five Great Lakes hold most of the surface fresh water in the world.

Facts 2 It wasn't until 6,000 years ago that the lakes took their final shape we see today.

Great Lakes Lake Huron= 750 feet deep Lake Ontario= 800 feet deep Lake Michigan= 900 feet deep Lake Erie= 210 feet deep Lake Superior = 1300 feet

Credits Project created by: Noel and Phil Thanks to Mrs. Barrett and the viewers. Research and Pictures from: http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec_index.htm www.fotosearch.com