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ECOSYSTEM#1
A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.
ECOLOGY#2
The branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment, focusing on relationships and ecosystems.
BIOTIC FACTORS#3
Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, that influence the environment.
ABIOTIC FACTORS#4
Non-living physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, soil, and temperature.
FOOD CHAIN#5
A linear sequence showing how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another, starting from producers to consumers.
FOOD WEB#6
A complex network of interconnected food chains that illustrates the feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.
PRODUCERS#7
Organisms, primarily plants, that produce energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.
CONSUMERS#8
Organisms that rely on other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
DECOMPOSERS#9
Organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
ENERGY FLOW#10
The transfer of energy through an ecosystem, typically starting from sunlight, then to producers, and through various consumers.
TROPHIC LEVELS#11
Different levels in a food chain or web, categorized as producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, etc.
BIODIVERSITY#12
The variety of life in a particular ecosystem, including the number of species and their genetic diversity.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES#13
Benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, such as clean air, water purification, and pollination.
INTERDEPENDENCE#14
The reliance of organisms on one another for survival, highlighting the connections within ecosystems.
SUSTAINABILITY#15
The ability to maintain ecological balance by using resources wisely to ensure future generations can meet their needs.
CONSERVATION#16
Efforts aimed at protecting and preserving natural resources and biodiversity to prevent ecosystem degradation.
LOCAL ECOSYSTEM#17
The specific ecosystem found in a particular area, encompassing its unique biotic and abiotic factors.
OBSERVATION SKILLS#18
The ability to notice and accurately record details in the environment, crucial for studying ecosystems.
DATA COLLECTION#19
The systematic gathering of information to analyze changes and trends within an ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT#20
The effect of human activities on the natural environment, highlighting the need for responsible practices.
ACTION PLAN#21
A strategic outline detailing steps individuals or groups can take to promote environmental conservation.
NATURAL BALANCE#22
The equilibrium within an ecosystem that ensures stability and sustainability through interactions among organisms.
HANDS-ON PROJECT#23
An interactive learning activity that allows students to apply theoretical concepts through practical experience.
VISUAL REPRESENTATION#24
A graphical or physical depiction of an ecosystem model, aiding in understanding complex interactions.
ECOLOGICAL CONCEPTS#25
Fundamental ideas in ecology that explain how organisms interact with each other and their environment.