Download HMS slide show for ecology 1 2015

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In your science folder create a page called
ecology notes. Answer the questions on this
slide show on that page. Do it by yourself
first, when your group is finished talk in your
groups to see if you agree. Then as a class
we will discuss the answers.
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Biotic
Abiotic
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Ecology - the study of the interactions of
organisms with one another and with their
environment.
Ecologist – a scientist who studies ecology
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Biotic factors
◦ The living parts of an ecosystem
 Ex.: plants, animals, fungi, bacteria
◦ Bio = living; life
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Abiotic factors
◦ The nonliving parts of an ecosystem
 Ex: water, sunlight, oxygen, temperature, soil
◦ A = non; not; without
◦ Bio = living; life
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Single living thing
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A group of individuals of the same species
that live together.
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All the different populations of species that
live together in an area
–orAll of the living things (biotic factors) in an
area
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Made up of all the living and nonliving things
(biotic and abiotic factors) that interact in a
particular area
◦ Examples: prairie, mountain stream, ocean, forest
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In an ecosystem, organisms live in a habitat.
◦ Habitat provides food, water & shelter
◦ A single ecosystem may contain many habitats.
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Within an ecosystem, organisms fit into a
niche.
◦ Role or job within the ecosystem
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A large region with a similar climate, and
specific plant and animal communities based
on that climate
Terrestrial (Land)
Aquatic (Water)
Tropical rainforest
Marine (oceans)
Savanna/Grassland
Freshwater (rivers & lakes)
Temperate Forest
Estuary
Desert
Taiga
Tundra
Mountain
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The part of Earth where life exists
◦ The biosphere includes the top portion of Earth’s crust, all
the waters that cover Earth’s surface, and the atmosphere
that surrounds Earth.
Add illustrations to your graphic organizer.
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Should be based on one of the biomes:
Terrestrial (Land)
Aquatic (Water)
Tropical rainforest
Marine (oceans)
Savanna/Grassland
Freshwater (rivers & lakes)
Temperate Forest
Estuary
Desert
Taiga
Tundra
Mountain