Grassland in Kenya
- What does eco mean? Use the Internet or a dictionary.
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- What is an ecosystem? Use what you now know about the root eco to determine the meaning of ecosystem and ecology.
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- What does bio mean? Use the Internet or a dictionary. Now that you know what bio means, can you define biotic?
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- What does abiotic mean? Did you know that the root- a means away from. Knowing this, can you determine the meaning of abiotic now?
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- What are the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components of an ecosystem? Use the table below.
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- What does flora mean? Use the Internet or dictionary. Draw and write an example.
- What does fauna mean? Use the Internet or dictionary. Draw and write an example.
- What does diversity mean? Can you define the term biodiversity?
- Explore the Internet, books, magazines, articles, etc., and list as many ecosystems that are found on our planet in the table below.
| Ecosystem ꜛ, -, ꜜ | Biotic | Abiotic |
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- Using the same table (above), research the main characteristics (biotic) and (abiotic) of each ecosystem. Then, use the symbols, ꜛ (high), – (medium), and ꜜ (low) to rate the biodiversity level or index for each ecosystem.
- Why do you think ecosystems are important to explore? Do we have any responsibilities as human beings to ensure their conservation and protection?
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- Go outside and explore! Determine what kind of ecosystem you live in. Use the table below to make biotic and abiotic observations.
| Biotic (Use tools, such as: magnifying glass, microscope, binoculars, etc.,) | Abiotic (Use tools, such as: thermometer, weather kit, etc.,) |
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