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Ecology

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Ecology is the study of the relationships between living and non-living things.

Biotic vs Abiotic

Biotic vs Abiotic

Ecology is the study of the relationships between living and non-living things.

What is all that area that contains life called?

Ecology is the study of the relationships between living and non-living things.

What is all that area that contains life called?The Biosphere- Anywhere life exists. Examples = land, water, & air

Biome -similar climate & speciesEx = tundra, temperate forest

Biome /similar climate & species

Where life exists –land, water, & air

Different populations in an area

EcosystemInteracting biotic and abiotic factors.

CommunityDifferent populations in an area

EcosystemInteracting biotic and abiotic factors.

CommunityDifferent populations in an area

Population-Group of same species in area.

Population-Group of same species in area.Individual –one

Member of a species

stop

Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships.

Parasitism…

Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships.

•parasitism•predator – prey (predator eats prey)

Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships.

•parasitism•predator – prey•mutualistic symbiosis (2 organisms live

closely together both benefit.

Populations of species that interact can have a variety of relationships.

•parasitism•predator – prey•mutualistic symbiosis (2 organisms live

closely together both benefit.)•commensalism (2 organisms live

closely together 1benefits the other is neither helped or harmed.)

Ecological Methods

Chemical Testing

Sites

Computer/Calculators

Written Record

Magnifying Tools

Measuring Tools

Observation Experiment Model BuildingField site Experimental plots,

field sites, laboratoryMany sites for datacollecting

Tapes, compass,Global PositioningSystem, thermometer,sensors

Tapes, compass,Global PositioningSystem, thermometer,sensors

Aerial views, GlobalPositioning System,weather balloons

Binoculars, microscope,telescope

Binoculars, microscope,telescope

Satellite images

Notes, automated datastorage

Notes, automated datastorage

Automated data storage

Test kits Test kits Large database,multiple sensors

Mathematical analysisand graphics, statistics

Mathematical analysisand graphics, statistics

Mathematical analysisand graphics, statistics,simulations

Section 3-1

Compare/Contrast Table

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Ecology is studied in a variety of ways.

What is the ultimate source of energy for most life on Earth?

Decomposers

bacteria & fungus bacteria & fungus

What is this ?

Food Chains show how energy moves through the ecosystem.

What are the trophic levels in a food chain. and what are some terms that describe them.

Decomposers

bacteria & fungus bacteria & fungus

heterotrophautotrophomnivorecarnivoreherbivoredecomposer

ProducerMake 100%of

food

100lbs.

PrimaryConsumer

10%

10lbs.

SecondaryConsumer

1%

1lbs.carnivore

Heterotroph

Decomposer.1%

.1lbs.

Heterotroph

Food Chains show how energy moves through the ecosystem.

10% 10% 10%

Autotroph Heterotroph

Eats something else

green plant herbivore decomposer

heat

heatheat heat

Compare & contrast food chain & food web.

Pyramid of NumbersShows the relativenumber of individualorganisms at eachtrophic level.

Biomass PyramidRepresents the amount ofliving organic matter at each trophic level. Typically, thegreatest biomass is at the base of the pyramid.

Energy PyramidShows the relative amount of energy available at each trophic level. Organisms use about 10 percent of this energy for life processes. The rest is lost as heat.

Section 3-2

Ecological Pyramids

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What can be shown with pyramids?

Matter is not created or destroyed it iscycled through living and non-living parts of the environment.

List 3 examples of Matter that cycles.

(Hint- think elements.)

Water Cycle

Carbon Cycle

Phosphate Cycle

carbon + water + nitrogen + phosphate =

carbon + water + nitrogen + phosphate =

C HO N P

CHOCHONCHONP

carbon + water + nitrogen + phosphate =

C HO N PCHO - carbohydrates and lipidsCHON - proteinsCHONP – nucleic acidsCHONPS- some of protein’s amino acids

require sulfur

Sulfur Cycle

Some amino acids also require sulfur

Limiting factors can prevent or limit growth.Why was your bean not growing when youfirst got it? (what was the limiting factor)

Nutrients provide material for growth and living. Anytime there is not enough of a required nutrient growth and life is limited.

The more productive the ecosystem the more standing biomass.

What is the most productive ecosystems?

Pollution can be chemicals, nutrients, conditions, or structures that are harmful.

Its amazing just how large a problem this can be!

Eutrophication is the gradual filling in of bodies of water through the build up of sediment.

How would an algae bloom affect this?

How can eutrophication be sped up by human activities?

If there are lots of plants why would otherorganisms die?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning Change a Light Bulb

Drive Less and Drive Smart

Buy Energy-Efficient Products

Use Less Hot Water

Use the "Off" Switch Plant a Tree

Get a Report Card from Your Utility Company

Encourage Others to Conserve

Use less harmful substances.

Some things like mercury are bioaccumulative.

It becomes moreconcentrated as you go up the food chain.

How can you reduce this problem?

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