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