1. Ecology Brainstorm

2. Ecology is the study of the relationships between living and non-living things. Biotic vs Abiotic

4. Ecology is the study of the relationships between living and non-living things. What is all that area that contains life called?

5. ecosystems /similar climate & species Where life exists –land, water, & air

6. ecosystems /similar climate & species Where life exists –land, water, & air Different populations in an area Interacting biotic and abiotic factors.

7. ecosystems /similar climate & species Where life exists –land, water, & air Different populations in an area Interacting biotic and abiotic factors. Group of same species in area.

8. Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships. Parasitism…

9. Parasites drain energy from other living organisms

10. Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships. parasitism predator – prey (predator eats prey)

11. Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships. parasitism predator - prey

12. Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships. parasitism predator – prey mutualistic symbiosis (2 organisms live closely together both benefit.

13. Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships. parasitism predator – prey mutualistic symbiosis (2 organisms live closely together both benefit.

14. Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships. parasitism predator – prey mutualistic symbiosis (2 organisms live closely together both benefit.) commensalism (2 organisms live closely together 1benefits the other is neither helped or harmed.)

15. parasitism predator – prey mutualistic symbiosis (2 organisms live closely together both benefit.) commensalism (2 organisms live closely together 1benefits the other is neither helped or harmed.) monarch = poisonous viceroy = nonpoisonous

16. How did the viceroy evolve to use this type of camouflage? monarch = poisonous viceroy = nonpoisonous

17. Ecological Methods Chemical Testing Sites Computer/ Calculators Written Record Magnifying Tools Measuring Tools ObservationExperimentModel Building Field site Experimental plots, field sites, laboratory Many sites for data collecting Tapes, compass, Global Positioning System, thermometer, sensors Tapes, compass, Global Positioning System, thermometer, sensors Aerial views, Global Positioning System, weather balloons Binoculars, microscope, telescope Binoculars, microscope, telescope Satellite images Notes, automated data storage Notes, automated data storage Automated data storage Test kits Large database, multiple sensors Mathematical analysis and graphics, statistics Mathematical analysis and graphics, statistics Mathematical analysis and graphics, statistics, simulations Section 3-1 Compare/Contrast Table Go to Section: Ecology is studied in a variety of ways.

18. What is the ultimate source of energy for most life on Earth?

19. Decomposers bacteria & fungus What is this ?

20. Food Chains show how energy moves through the ecosystem. What are the trophic levels in a food chain. and what are some terms that describe them.

21. Decomposers bacteria & fungus heterotroph autotroph omnivore carnivore herbivore decomposer

22. Producer Make 100%of food 100lbs. Primary Consumer 10% 10lbs. Secondary Consumer 1% 1lbs. carnivore Heterotroph Decomposer.1%.1lbs. Heterotroph Food Chains show how energy moves through the ecosystem. 10% Autotroph Heterotroph Eats something else green plant herbivore decomposer heat

23. Compare & contrast food chain & food web.

24. Pyramid of Numbers Shows the relative number of individual organisms at each trophic level. Biomass Pyramid Represents the amount of living organic matter at each trophic level. Typically, the greatest biomass is at the base of the pyramid. Energy Pyramid Shows the relative amount of energy available at each trophic level. Organisms use about 10 percent of this energy for life processes. The rest is lost as heat. Section 3-2 Ecological Pyramids Go to Section: What can be shown with pyramids?

25. Matter is not created or destroyed it is cycled through living and non-living parts of the environment. List 3 examples of Matter that cycles. (Hint- think elements.)

27. Water Cycle

29. Carbon Cycle

31. Phosphate Cycle

34. carbon + water + nitrogen + phosphate =

36. C HO N P CHO CHON CHONP

37. carbon + water + nitrogen + phosphate = C HO N P CHO - carbohydrates and lipids CHON - proteins CHONP – nucleic acids CHONPS- some of protein’s amino acids require sulfur

38. Sulfur Cycle Some amino acids also require sulfur

39. Limiting factors can prevent or limit growth. Why was your bean not growing when you first got it? (what was the limiting factor)

40. nitrogen deficiency normal growth Why does limiting nitrogen cause so many problems?

41. Nutrients provide material for growth and living. Anytime there is not enough of a required nutrient growth and life is limited.

42. The more productive the ecosystem the more standing biomass.

43. Pollution can be chemicals, nutrients, conditions, or structures that are harmful. Its amazing just how large a problem this can be!

46. How can you help.

47. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning Change a Light Bulb Drive Less and Drive Smart Buy Energy-Efficient Products Use Less Hot Water Use the "Off" Switch Plant a Tree Get a Report Card from Your Utility Company Encourage Others to Conserve Use less harmful substances.

48. Some things like mercury are bioaccumulative. It becomes more concentrated as you go up the food chain. How can you reduce this problem?