Matching Pairs Ecology FlashcardsOnline version ecology by Benjamin D Morgan 1 Reasoning/Elaboration 2 Ecosystem 3 Claim 4 Parts of an Ecosystem 5 Abiotic Factor Definition 6 Biotic Factor Definition 7 Sunlight 8 Ecology 9 Energy 10 Open System 11 Evidence 12 Biotic Factor Examples 13 Closed System 14 Abiotic Factor Examples Where energy for an ecosystem comes from 1. All the biotic factors (plants, animals, insects, bacteria, etc.) 2. All the abiotic factors (rivers, lakes, streams, air) 3. Area of the planet System that allows matter in/out. Energy can enter/leave too Plants, animals, insects, reptiles sunlight, temperature, precipitation/water, soil The non-living parts of an organism's habitat. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Explanation of what your evidence from an experiment means. Comes from observations or data collected during an experiment 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 What is allowed to enter/leave both an open system and closed system Scientific explanation for what is occurring. Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
