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Ecosystems: Abiotic Factors

Ecosystems: Abiotic Factors. Ecosystems support life. Living things depend on the environment. You would not find a kangaroo in the Arctic and you won’t find a polar bear in Australia. Ecosystems support life. Living things depend on the environment.

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Ecosystems: Abiotic Factors

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  1. Ecosystems: Abiotic Factors

  2. Ecosystems support life Living things depend on the environment You would not find a kangaroo in the Arctic and you won’t find a polar bear in Australia.

  3. Ecosystems support life Living things depend on the environment Each of these organisms is suited to a certain environment.

  4. Ecosystems support life Living things depend on the environment The kangaroo and the polar bear are able to survive despite the harsh condition of their surroundings.

  5. Vocabulary Words • ecology • The scientific study of how living things interact with each otherand their environment. • Turn to letter “E” of you glossary, and enter the word “ecology” and the page number of your notes.

  6. Vocabulary Words • ecosystem • All the living and nonliving things in a given environment. EX: An ecosystem can be as small as a meadow or a swamp……

  7. Vocabulary Words 2. ecosystem • All the living and nonliving things in a given environment. ….. or as large as a forest or a desert. Turn to letter “E” of you glossary, and enter the word “ecosystem” and the page number of your notes.

  8. What is a mnemonic?

  9. Abiotic Factors • Just remember: Turtles Wear Socks At Cold Schools

  10. abiotic factor examples 1. temperature Temperature influences where organisms can live. Temperatures on Earth vary enough that humans can’t live everywhere comfortably.

  11. abiotic factor examples 2. water All life on Earth requires water. Most organisms are made mostly of water. Every ecosystem must contain some water to support life.

  12. abiotic factor examples 3. Sun The Sun is the source of almost all energy on Earth. The Sun provides warmth and light, and many plants use sunlight to make food.

  13. abiotic factor examples 4. atmosphere The atmosphere is a layer of gases that surrounds Earth. Made of 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% trace gases. Provides living things with oxygen and protects them from certain harmful rays from the Sun.

  14. abiotic factor examples 5. climate Climate describes average weather conditions in an area over time. Weather conditions include temperature, moisture, and wind.

  15. abiotic factor examples 6. soil Soil is made of bits of rocks, water, air, minerals, and the remains of once-living things. Provides water and nutrients for the plants we eat and is home for many organisms, such as insects, bacteria, and fungi.

  16. These nonliving parts of the environment affect all living things. If either a biotic or abiotic factor is disturbed, other parts of the ecosystem are affected (ex: Global Warming).

  17. Review Questions • Which term refers to the nonliving things in an ecosystem? • Climate factors • Biotic factors • Abiotic factors • Atmospheric factors

  18. Review Questions • Which of these is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth? • Ecosystem • Atmosphere • Climate • Temperature

  19. Review Questions • True/False The air you breathe is mostly oxygen. • True/False Living things are made of mostly water.

  20. Just remember: Turtles Wear Socks At Cold Schools

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