Ecosystems at Risk
What is an ecosystem?
Definition of an Ecosystem A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Ecosystems consist of plants, animals and microorganisms working together as a functional unit.
Ecology is the science that examines the interactions between organisms and their living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) environment. They interact and exchange matter and engergy
Living (biotic) Non-Living (abiotic) Water Soil Air Minerals Light Plants Fungus Bacteria Animals YOUTUBE: Biotic & Abiotic Factors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSO0D94VGA&index=3&list=PLnbXSiWZjxmVK_kpKiF0y_mn6nkVpwCPt YOUTUBE: Why Biodiversity Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5ssjM2Fjuc&index=4&list=PLnbXSiWZjxmVK_kpKiF0y_mn6nkVpwCPt
Food Chains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWh-XKhh8xo&list=PLnbXSiWZjxmVK_kpKiF0y_mn6nkVpwCPt Ecosystems and their functioning - Variations in Ecosystems - Classifying ecosystems - The Ecosphere