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CMMS Fetterman 1.1 Ecosystems Support Life
Centennial Magent Middle School, Fetterman's 6th Grade Scinence Class, Ecosystem 1.1 Flashcards
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6th Grade
01/08/2012

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Ecologogy
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The scientific study of how living things interact with each other and their environment. Example: A wolf in the artcic trundra
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Why is an ecosystem important
Definition
Because it's how living parts of an ecosystem relate to non-living parts. Ex: A worm living in soil
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What are biotic factors?
Definition
A living thing in an ecosystem. Ex: animals & plants
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What are abiotic factors?
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A nonliving physical or chemical part of an ecosystem. Ex: air, water, light & soil
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How do biotic factors interact with an ecosystem?
Definition
Living things depend on an ecosystem for food, water & air, as well as other things they need to survive. Ex: plants affect temperatures by blocking sunlight, beaver builds a dam and changes flow of river
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Name the 4 abiotic facotrs
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Soil, Water, Temp, Light
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Temperature's affect on an ecosystem
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It affects the type of plants that will do well; fur for animals in cold temps, light coats in warm. Ex: artic wolf in Canada & Cactus in the desert.
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Light's affect on an ecosystem
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Energy from the sun supports all life on earth-photosynthesis. The amount and strength of sunlight available determines the type of plants in that ecosystem.
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Soil's affect on an ecosystem
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TBD
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Water's affect on an ecosystem
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