endless ecosystems the difference between ecosystems, communities, populations, individuals

Endless EcosystemsThe difference between Ecosystems, Communities, Populations, & Individuals

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definition

2 statements

Ecosystem- A community of organisms and the nonliving surroundings, all interacting.

•Energy is exchanged•Examples:

•Swamp•Ponds•Coral reef•Rainforest

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1. Cut

2. On 1 of them, fold up lip & tape ends 3. Fold over

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Communities- All the species that interact…

definition

2 statements

•They depend on each other for food.•They also…

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Communities- All the species that interact…

•They depend on each other for food.•They also…

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(Leftover piece from earlier)

1. Cut

2. On 1 of them, fold up & tape ends 3. Fold over

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Populations- A group of individuals…

definition

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Now Set it inside the “Community” booklet,which is inside the “Ecosystems” booklet.

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1. Cut the remaining piece in half

3. Fold over

2. Fold up lip on both & tape ends

4. Title the outside. Write nothing on the inside

Individuals

Sammy the Squirrel

Individuals

Sid the Squirrel

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Ecosystem- A community of organisms and the nonliving surroundings, all interacting.

•Energy is exchanged•Examples:

•Swamp•Ponds•Coral reef•Rainforest

Communities- All the species that interact…

•They depend on each other for food.•They also…

Populations- A group

of individuals…

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• Individuals

Sammy the Squirrel

Individuals

Sid the Squirrel