Matching Pairs Ecology FlashcardsOnline version ecology by Benjamin D Morgan 1 Biotic Factor Definition 2 Biotic Factor Examples 3 Sunlight 4 Reasoning/Elaboration 5 Evidence 6 Claim 7 Ecology 8 Parts of an Ecosystem 9 Closed System 10 Abiotic Factor Examples 11 Open System 12 Energy 13 Ecosystem 14 Abiotic Factor Definition 1. All the biotic factors (plants, animals, insects, bacteria, etc.) 2. All the abiotic factors (rivers, lakes, streams, air) 3. Area of the planet The non-living parts of an organism's habitat. Explanation of what your evidence from an experiment means. Scientific explanation for what is occurring. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Plants, animals, insects, reptiles Where energy for an ecosystem comes from The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment A system in which no matter is allowed to enter or leave. Energy CAN enter/leave sunlight, temperature, precipitation/water, soil Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact What is allowed to enter/leave both an open system and closed system Comes from observations or data collected during an experiment System that allows matter in/out. Energy can enter/leave too