Understanding Our Ecosystem
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Conditions for Life
Several key factors make life on Earth possible:
- Water
- A magnetic field
- A protective atmosphere
- Carbon compounds
- An energy source
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Biotope: The non-living part of an environment, including all abiotic factors.
Biocenosis: All living things from every species within a defined area that provides the necessities for survival.
Ecosystem: A natural environment where living things interact with each other and their surroundings.
Trophic Levels
Ecosystems often have distinct trophic levels:
- Tertiary consumers
- Secondary consumers
- Primary consumers
- Producers
Predation
Predation is an interspecific relationship where one living thing kills another for food.
Soil Composition
Topsoil: Composed of partially decomposed organic matter... Continue reading "Understanding Our Ecosystem" »