Abiotic Factor Examples
Abiotic Factor Definition
Reasoning/Elaboration
Biotic Factor Definition
Ecosystem
Claim
Biotic Factor Examples
Closed System
Sunlight
Evidence
Ecology
Open System
Parts of an Ecosystem
Energy
sunlight, temperature, precipitation/water, soil
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
System that allows matter in/out. Energy can enter/leave too
The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
1. All the biotic factors (plants, animals, insects, bacteria, etc.) 2. All the abiotic factors (rivers, lakes, streams, air) 3. Area of the planet
Comes from observations or data collected during an experiment
Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
Where energy for an ecosystem comes from
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.
Plants, animals, insects, reptiles
Explanation of what your evidence from an experiment means.
The non-living parts of an organism's habitat.
