ecosystems. ecosystem all of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an...
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Ecosystems
Ecosystem
All of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an environment.
Components of an Ecosystem
Abiotic Factors (non-living)
Biotic Factors (living) Producers Consumers Decompose
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Processes of an Ecosystem
Biochemical Cycles Carbon Dioxide-Oxygen Cycle Nitrogen Cycle
The Water Cycle
Energy Flow (nutrient cycle)
Community Dynamics
http://managingwholes.com/ecoblocks.htm
Changes in an Ecosystem
Environmental Natural changes such as floods, fires, droughts, and shifts
in temperature
Competition Occurs when species must compete over limited
resources
Human Impact Use of natural resources, deforestation, pollution
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Online Resources for You
http://www.epa.gov/climatestudents/impacts/effects/ecosystems.html
http://www.pbs.org/earthonedge/ecosystems/
http://www.neok12.com/Ecosystems.htm