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Discover the fascinating world of ecology, study how living beings interact with their environment in ecosystems, and learn about the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth. Explore the Arizona Desert Ecosystem and its diverse components. Engage with the concept of biomes to understand the organization of ecosystems at a larger scale. Delve into the significance of abiotic and biotic factors in maintaining ecosystem stability. Start your ecological journey now!
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Ecology • The scientific study of how living things respond to the environment
Organization of ecosystems • Ecosystem – all of the living and non living things in an area Arizona Desert Ecosystem http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/ecosystems/ http://safeshare.tv/w/QbMWOmAlVH
ecosystem, = ecological system, includes all the living organisms and non living things existing together in a particular area . • Living things have to interact with climate, water, soil , temperature etc. In order to survive • An ecosystem can be very small, such as a puddle or it can be vast, such as an ocean. • The balance of an ecosystem is delicate, and a disruption such as the introduction of a new element can damage it. • http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/ecosystems/ • http://safeshare.tv/w/FgrVdXWdoz • ECOSYSTEM
air temperature Water sunlight Soil climate Abiotic – non living parts of an ecosystem Parts of an Ecosystem Plants Animals microorganisms Trees plants Fish Insects Animals birds Biotic- living parts of an ecosystem Bacteria Fungi
Organization of ecosystems • Biome –a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups, biomes are made of groups of ecosystems http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/landbiomes/
REVIEW - Biosphere & Biomes • Biosphere - the collection of all of the biomes that make up our planet as well as all other parts that have an impact on life on Earth.