Terrestrial Ecosystems Terrestrial-of or relating to the earth
Ecosystem Hierarchy Chart
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?
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 10-30 in/year soil: rich topsoil sunlight: plenty of sunlight
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
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
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
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.
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