Name the ecosystem you are in right now

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Name the ecosystem you are in right now
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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.

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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
Name one animal that is a great example of the
interrelatedness of organisms and ecosystems.
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Every organism affects, and is affected by other
organisms In its ecosystem.
Forest Fires !!
Agents of Life

• Lodge Pine and Jack pine depend upon flames
  to release seeds from the cones

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ABIOTIC FEATURES
BIOTIC FEATURES
Living Features
Nonliving Features
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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

1. Water
2. Air
3. Food
4. Living Space

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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.

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Affects of Abiotic Features
Abiotic factors include both the physical and
chemical parts of an ecosystem.

• Temperature
• Affects the type of plants gtType of food and
  shelter gt Type of
  animals that can survive in the ecosystem
• Animals are sensitive to temperature
• Light
• Sunlight warms Earths surface and atmosphere.
  Energy from sunlight supports all live on Earth.
  (The sun is the primary source on direct energy)

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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.