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