1. Terrestrial Ecosystems
Terrestrial-of or relating to the earth

2. Ecosystem Hierarchy Chart

3. Terrestrial Ecosystem
Grassland-a biome where grasses, not trees, are the main plant life; prairies are kind
Temperate Forest
Coniferous Forest
Tropical Rain Forest - a hot, humid biome near the equator, with much rainfall and a wide variety of life
How are these ecosystems similar and different?

4. Grasslands Biotic Factors -living parts of an ecosystem
producers: grass, small shrubs
consumers: prairie dogs, fox, snake, bird, elephant, lion, zebra
Abiotic Factors-non-living parts of an ecosystem
rainfall:
little rainfall in/year
soil:
rich topsoil
sunlight:
plenty of sunlight

5. Temperate Deciduous Forest
Biotic Factors
producers: hardwoods, oak, maple hickory, shrub, flowers
consumers: wolf, deer, bear, small mammals, birds, reptiles
Abiotic Factors
rainfall:
30-50 in/year
soil:
topsoil and clay
sunlight
plenty of sunlight

6. Coniferous Forest Biotic Factor Abiotic Factors
producers: moss, fern, small bushes, evergreen trees, fir, spruce
consumers: eagle, bear, moose, elk, wolf, salmon
Abiotic Factors
Rainfall
14-30 in/year
Soil
little nutrient, permafrost
Sunlight
More on top little below

7. Tropical Rain Forest Biotic Factors Abiotic Factors
producers: vines, orchids, ferns, wide variety
consumers: insects, reptiles, amphibians, monkey, colorful birds
Abiotic Factors
Rainfall:
Lots of rain
Soil:
Little nutrients
Sunlight:
Lots at top, little below

8. How are these ecosystems similar and different?
Temperate Deciduous Forest and Grassland have the best soil.
Coniferous and Tropical Rain Forest have nutrient poor soil.
Coniferous and Grassland receive the least amount of rainfall.
Many producers and consumers can go between ecosystems. Tropical Rain Forest has the widest variety.

9. Desert Biotic factors Abiotic factors
Producer-cacti, small bushes, flowers and tumble weed
Consumer-Scorpions, coyotes, snakes, spiders, lizard, and cheetah
Abiotic factors
Rainfall –
5-12 inches a year
Soil –
small rocks, stones and gravel and sometimes clay.
Sunlight –
lots