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Ecosystems
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a functional unit or habitat that contains living organisms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms.
Ecosystems also contain non-living physical and chemical factors like rocks, soil, and climate.
Definition continued: In an ecosystem living and non-living
elements rely on each other in order to create a functioning system.
Ecosystems Classifications: Natural Ecosystems: Ecosystems that are
created by nature. Examples of natural ecosystems include lakes formed by nature, forests, and coral reefs
Artificial Ecosystems: Ecosystems that are man-made. Artificial reefs, fish aquariums, and terrariums are examples of artificial ecosystems.
Types of Ecosystems: Desert Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest Tropical
Rainforest Grasslands Tundra Marine
Taiga Greater
Yellowstone Pond Swamp Urban Coral Reef Prairie
Elements of Ecosystems: Living organisms (Animals, plants,
micro-organisms) Landscape Climate conditions Food chains Locations (In what part of the world are
they found, include a country?)