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what biotic factor (living thing) is most important to our Earths survival. We will share some ideas in 5 minutes. I will be taking attendance while you complete it, so hold questions until Im finished!
Review
Biotic vs Abiotic
Altitude
Type of plant
Latitude
Type of animals
factor). This makes it very difficult for plants (biotic factor) to survive. Only a specific type of animal/animals (biotic factor) can live in this climate. The tundra is in the Northern part of the Northern Hemisphere (abiotic factor) which prohibits some growth and stimulates other growth. Its latitude dictates its weather.
Lets practice
In groups, we will read information on the
biomes. Then, as a group, we will explain how the various biotic and abiotic factors affect the biome and make the biome unique. (15 min) Prepare to share your results with the class (15 min)
Energy Pyramid
A diagram showing the transfer of energy through a food chain/web. Each block represents the amount of energy that was obtained from the organisms below it.
Energy Pyramid
Each level is smaller due to the loss of heat as organisms carry on their life activities.
Now, biodiversity
We are diverse.
What would our class be like if it was just clones of the
same person? What if there were no distinguishing factors? Does our uniqueness benefit our survival? How have we changed over time to survive? What about diseases?
Biodiversity
A measurement of the degree to which species vary within an ecosystem.
Population Fluctuation
Populations tend to increase and decrease in size in a predictable pattern in ESTABLISHED, STABLE, ecosystems.
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Habitat loss, including that caused by human-induced climate change. Invasive species (harmful aliens, including predators, diseases, and competitors that displace native species Pollution Population, Human overpopulation to be exact, a root cause of the other four factors Overharvesting, Overuse (hunting, fishing, gathering)
P P O
Loss of biodiversity
Removing species from an environment often causes instability due to the loss of organisms that were filling critical ecological niches.
Biodiversity is GREAT!
It ensures the availability of a rich variety of genetic material, some of which may prove valuable to humans (ex. Rain forests).
Ecological Succession
The series of changes by which one habitat changes into another. This can result in species having to find new homes.
Genetic Variation
1. Variations of genomes
between members of species, or between groups of species thriving in different parts of the world as a result of genetic mutation.
Biosphere
All life on Earth
The regions of the surface,