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