Ecosystems and Ecology

In your own words, what is ecology?

What does a biosphere include?

• Atmosphere
• Water
• Earth

Are ABIOTIC factors living?

• Yes
• No

Look at the image, please write down 3 biotic and 3 abiotic factors!

What is an ecosystem?

• The interactions among living and non-living things in an environment.

• A type of organism that can only be seen with a microscope.

• A bunch of moving parts that do work.

• The newest craze in social media.

All of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other are called a/an ______.

• community
• habitat
• population
• ecosystem

Which is classified as an ecosystem?

• a bumble bee
• a bee hive
• bees, grass, trees, birds, frogs
• bees, grass, frogs, water, sunlight

Which component is NOT considered an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Water

• Soil

• Trees

• Temperature

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Humidity

• Bacteria

• Sunlight

• Wind