Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems

abiotic

physical environment

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<p>Matter = The measurement of the amount of substance as particles Energy = The ability to work or cause changes Biogeochemical cycles = Processes that recycle nutrients in various chemical forms Nutrient flow = The transfer of nutrients from one trophic level to the next in a food chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biotic factors = Living components like plants and animals Abiotic factors = Non-living components like water and soil Physical abiotic factor = Temperature or sunlight levels Chemical abiotic factor = Soil composition or pH levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy decrease = Energy is reduced by 10% as it moves up trophic levels Transformation of matter = Matter is reused through cycles in the environment Anthropogenic activity = Human-induced changes that impact biotic factors Linear energy transfer = Energy flows in a straight line rather than cycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antoine Lavoisier = Proposed the law of conservation of mass Joseph Priestley = Discovered oxygen's role in combustion and respiration James Clerk Maxwell = Formulated theories on energy and thermodynamics Albert Einstein = Developed the theory of relativity impacting energy concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy flow = The movement of energy through a food chain Carbon cycle = Describes how carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and organisms Water cycle = The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth Nitrogen cycle = How nitrogen is converted into different chemical forms as it circulates among the atmosphere, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass = Critical for measuring substances in chemistry Ecosystem balance = The need for maintaining stability among biotic and abiotic factors Anthropogenic effects = Impact of human activity on ecological processes Nutrient recycling = Essential for sustaining life by conserving resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phosphorus cycle = Involves rocks and sediment for nutrient distribution Oxygen cycle = Involves photosynthesis and respiration Sulfur cycle = Involves the atmospheric and biological processes for sulfur Hydrological cycle = Involves precipitation and evaporation of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy transformation = Energy changes form but is never lost Mass conservation = Matter can change but its total amount remains constant Pollution impact = Negative influence of contaminants on ecosystem health Biodiversity significance = Varied organisms contribute to resilience in ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind energy = Kinetic energy from the wind Electric energy = Kinetic energy from electrons Nuclear energy = Potential energy from atomic atoms Tidal Energy = Kinetic energy from sea currents and waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combustion = Burning that produces ash and gases Boiling = Heating liquid until it becomes vapor Chemical reaction = Combination of substances to create new products Energy loss = Dissipation of energy at trophic levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producers = First level absorbing energy from sunlight Primary consumers = Herbivores that consume producers Secondary consumers = Carnivores that eat primary consumers Decomposers = Break down organic matter, returning nutrients to soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon cycle = Movement of carbon through the ecosystem Nitrogen cycle = Conversion of nitrogen gas into usable forms Water cycle = Continuous movement of water in different states Phosphorus cycle = Recovery and movement of phosphorus in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning paper = Mass to energy transformation Boiling water = Mass maintained but changes state Electrical discharge = Chemical reaction producing water vapor Photosynthesis = Energy transformation from sunlight to chemical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind energy = Renewable and sustainable Nuclear energy = Requires uranium, finite resource Tidal energy = Predictable and renewable Fossil fuels = Non-renewable and polluting</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biotic factors = Living components such as plants and animals Abiotic factors = Non-living elements like water and soil Producers = Organisms that create their own food Consumers = Organisms that rely on others for energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual task = Open Activity No. 1 Team task = Prepare a summary for Padlet Research = Study biogeochemical cycles Presentation = Share findings with classmates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water Cycle = Process of continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere Carbon Cycle = The series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment Nitrogen Cycle = The series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are interconverted in the environment Phosphorus Cycle = The movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deforestation = Negative human impact on the environment Recycling = Positive human impact on the environment Air Quality Improvement = Positive human impact on the environment Soil Erosion = Negative human impact on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plants = Biotic factors Animals = Biotic factors Water = Abiotic factors Soil = Abiotic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrial Emissions = Air pollution and greenhouse gas increase Agricultural Runoff = Water pollution and nutrient loading Urban Development = Habitat loss and soil disruption Afforestation = Increased CO2 absorption and improved biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrient Cycling = Maintaining ecosystem health Pollination = Enhancing plant reproduction Water Filtration = Improving water quality Carbon Sequestration = Mitigating climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature = Determines the types of organisms that can thrive Light = Essential for photosynthesis and plant growth Water Availability = Limiting factor for population growth Soil Composition = Affects the type of vegetation and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air Pollution = Emissions from vehicles and industries Water Pollution = Runoff from fertilizers and pesticides Soil Pollution = Contamination from landfills and chemicals Noise Pollution = Sound from urban development and traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abiotic Components = Non-living elements affecting ecosystems Biotic Components = Living organisms within the ecosystem Physical Factors = Include temperature, light, and water Chemical Factors = Include nutrients and minerals in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers