Practice Field Study (6.1) - Ecosystems

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Question 1.
Name two types of biotic components.
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Think about living organisms.
Question 2.
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
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Consider what happens to dead plants and animals.
3Question 3.
What are the three main roles in an ecosystem?
- Producers, Consumers, Decomposers
- Plants, Animals, Fungi
- None of the above
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Think about what each type of organism does.
4Question 4.
True or False: Field studies are unnecessary for learning about ecosystems.
- True
- False
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Consider how we learn best.
Question 5.
You notice that a local park has less variety of plant species than it did a decade ago. Discuss potential reasons for this change and how it impacts the ecosystem.
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Consider external factors that can influence local habitats.
Question 6.
Using your field study observations, create a detailed food web to illustrate the interactions between organisms in your study area. Discuss the importance of each organism in maintaining the ecosystem.
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Which organisms are vital for energy transfer?

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