8. Concept Map
I. Definition of an Ecosystem
What is an Ecosystem?
http://www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange1/current/lectures/kling/ecosystem/ecosystem.html
An ecosystem is a biological community which exists in some location and has
certain characteristics depending on the type of ecosystem or biome
present. Ecosystems are made up of both
living organisms and nonliving components.
Living organisms and nonliving components interact with one another
through certain processes: webs, systems, and cycles of many kinds. Within the community of living organisms,
scientists consider the impact of the individual, the population, and the
community of each each ecosystem.
Because the ecosystems are linked with one another and cover the Earth's
surface, it is important for us to take care of our environment.
A. Interact through webs, systems, and cycles
B. Living Organisms
C. Nonliving Components
II. Freshwater
Freshwater
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/freshwater.html
Freshwater ecosystems make up a very small area of the Earth's surface at about
1.8%. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams
are all freshwater ecosystems. Lakes and
ponds are typically surrounded by land; rivers and streams are moving bodies of
water that eventually connect with the ocean.
Freshwater ecosystems are home to a variety of types of animals, plants,
and insects which interact with each other through various systems.
A. Small area of Earth's surface (1.8%)
B. Freshwater Animals
C. Webs, Systems, Cycles
III. Terrestrial
(Land)
Terrestrial Biomes
http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/terrestrial-biomes-13236757
Terrestrial biomes make up approximately 23% of the Earth's surface. There are seven major types of biomes:
tropical rainforest, savanna, desert, temperate grassland, deciduous forest,
coniferous forest, and tundra. There are
other types of terrestrial biomes as well, but they are not as prominently
featured. The location of a particular
biome type is determined in part by latitude on the Earth's surface and in part
by the amount of rainfall the location receives. As with other biomes, different systems
influence the characteristics of each terrestrial biome, including the water
cycle and the food chain.
1. Savanna
2. Desert
3. Deciduous Forest
4. Coniferous Forest
5. Tropical Rainforest
6. Tundra
7. Temperate Grassland
B. Webs, Systems, Cycles
C. About 23% of Earth's Surface
D. Other Biome Types
E. Location: Latitude and Rainfall
IV. Ocean
Ocean
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/marine.html
Ocean biomes make up the largest part of the Earth's surface at 75%. The ocean biomes include five large oceans
and many smaller gulfs and bays. Ocean
biomes differ from Freshwater biomes in two main ways: Ocean biomes have a high salt content in the
water, and ocean biomes can be divided into three vertical sections: shallows,
deep ocean surface, and deep ocean. The
ocean can be very cold with few nutrients, but it also supports an incredible
variety of animal and plant species. As
with other ecosystems, living and nonliving components interact with one
another through systems and cycles such as the water cycle.
A. Large area of Earth's surface (75%)
B. 3 Types of Oceanic
Systems
1. Shallow
2. Deep Ocean
3. Deep Ocean Surface
C. Webs, Systems, Cycles
V. Protecting the Ecosystems
Protecting the Ecosystems
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120917132148.htm
Why is protecting our ecosystems so important?
In addition to providing beautiful places for recreational activities
such as hiking or fishing, our ecosystems help to keep our planet in
balance. The water cycle distributes
water around the world; with so little fresh water available for consumption,
shouldn't we protect it? Plants and
animals matter too - each one has a part to play in the food chain and the life
cycle. Nutrients pass from the earth
into plants, animals, and people, then return to the earth. If our planet becomes polluted or a system
becomes unbalanced, it hurts everyone.
A. Conservation
B. Recycling
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