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Explore the interconnected web of life on Earth, from energy flow to feeding relationships, in this comprehensive review of basic ecology concepts. Learn about autotrophs, heterotrophs, biotic vs. abiotic factors, and more.
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Chapter 4Section 1https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selectionSIMULATIOn phet add in lessons Everything is connected
Ecosystems: Everything is connected • The only thing getting IN from space______. • The only thing going OUT to space ________.
Review • Most energy on Earth is derived from the SUN • Some energy comes from chemicals in extreme environments • Troglobites • Planet Earth Caves 35:17 • PHOTOSYNTHESIS or CHEMOSYNTHESIS
Review – Basic Ecology • Autotroph • Heterotroph • Organism • Population • Community • Ecosystem • Biome • Biosphere
Review – Basic Ecology • Biotic and Abiotic
Biotic VS Abiotic • Biotic = Living or once living components of an ecosystem • Abiotic = Never living components of an ecosystem
Review : Feeding Relationships • Carnivore • Omnivore • Herbivore • Decomposer • Scavenger, Detritivore, Saprotroph