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Page 1: Ecosystems. Ecosystem  All of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an environment

Ecosystems

Page 2: Ecosystems. Ecosystem  All of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an environment

Ecosystem

All of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an environment.

Page 3: 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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Page 4: Ecosystems. Ecosystem  All of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an environment

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

Page 5: Ecosystems. Ecosystem  All of the living and non-living factors interacting together in an environment

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

Challenge Yourself! http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/changes-ecosystems.htm