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Chapter 3 Ecosystems. Provides a sustainable balance of biotic and abiotic factors. The Chesapeake Bay. SPARTINA ALTERNAFLORA. Littoral zone. Ecology. Shows the balance of :. Ernst Haeckle mid 1800’s. Ecosystems. Energy enters the system and is able to do …. the Types of Energy are ….
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Chapter 3Ecosystems Provides a sustainable balance of biotic and abiotic factors
Ecology • Shows the balance of :
the Types of Energy are … • CRESTMN – showing the 7 types • Chemical, radiant, electrical, solar,thermal, mechanical,nuclear
units of Energy are known as the • Kilojoules emanating from the calorie which determines……
And biological energy……. • States that by absorbing or releasing E is the same.
The second law states • The amount of Energy to work decreases the amount of usable Energy and becomes diffused.
Photosynthesis and celluar respiration provide…. • 6CO2 +12 H20+ Radiant Energy • C6H1206+ 6 H20+6 02 • AKA SUGAR +
EXCEPT IN……………. • CH……
Self nourishment organisms are known as • Autotrophs or producers • Consumers who eat producers are known as • Herbivores • Secondary consumers eat • Primary consumers • And those who eat a variety of life formsare • Omnivores
Other feeders are …. • Detrivores who eat • DETRIUS AKA • DECOMPOSING PLANTS AND ANIMAL • Saprophores who are microbial • decomposers who…. • Break down dead organic material • Thus creating a….. • FOOD WEB
Graphic representations of the energy levels of each trophic levels is an …
Ecosystem Productivity is • ..the rate at which energy is captured during …… • PHOTOSYNTHESIS • Since plants respire to provide energy for their own use which acts as a drain, this is known as….. • NPP or….. • Net Primary Productivity