Abiotic Factor Examples
Claim
Reasoning/Elaboration
Ecology
Abiotic Factor Definition
Parts of an Ecosystem
Closed System
Sunlight
Ecosystem
Energy
Biotic Factor Definition
Biotic Factor Examples
Open System
Evidence
A system in which no matter is allowed to enter or leave. Energy CAN enter/leave
Comes from observations or data collected during an experiment
Where energy for an ecosystem comes from
Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
1. All the biotic factors (plants, animals, insects, bacteria, etc.) 2. All the abiotic factors (rivers, lakes, streams, air) 3. Area of the planet
The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
The non-living parts of an organism's habitat.
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
What is allowed to enter/leave both an open system and closed system
System that allows matter in/out. Energy can enter/leave too
Scientific explanation for what is occurring.
Plants, animals, insects, reptiles
Explanation of what your evidence from an experiment means.
sunlight, temperature, precipitation/water, soil