1. Ecosystems

2. What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a functional unit or habitat that contains living organisms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms.
Ecosystems also contain non-living physical and chemical factors like rocks, soil, and climate.

3. Definition continued:
In an ecosystem living and non-living elements rely on each other in order to create a functioning system.

4. Ecosystems Classifications:
Natural Ecosystems: Ecosystems that are created by nature. Examples of natural ecosystems include lakes formed by nature, forests, and coral reefs
Artificial Ecosystems: Ecosystems that are man-made. Artificial reefs, fish aquariums, and terrariums are examples of artificial ecosystems.

5. Types of Ecosystems: Desert Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Grasslands
Tundra
Marine
Taiga
Greater Yellowstone
Pond
Swamp
Urban
Coral Reef
Prairie

6. Elements of Ecosystems:
Living organisms (Animals, plants, micro-organisms)
Landscape
Climate conditions
Food chains
Locations (In what part of the world are they found, include a country?)