Ecosystems
This is a community of living and nonliving things that must work together in order for life to exist.
Ecosystem
What does the word "terrestrial" mean?
Land
What does "aquatic" mean?
Water
What are the two groups of ecosystems we have studied?
Aquatic and terrestrial
Name the four types of terrestrial ecosystems we have studied.
Desert, Grassland, Forest, Rainforest
Name three of the aquatic ecosystems we have studied.
Pond, Marsh, Swamp, Stream, River, Ocean
Name three living things in an ecosystem.
Plants, animals, insects
Which terrestrial ecosystem is made up of dfferent kinds of trees? There are evergreen trees with needles and pine cones and also trees that drop their leaves in the fall (oak, maple, etc.).
Forest
You may see dolphins, whales, fish, seaweed, and coral in this aquatic ecosystem.
ocean
Name three nonliving things that must be present for life to exist in an ecosystem.
Sunlight, Water, Soil, Air, Nutrients
Giraffes, lions, elephants, and zebras are a part of this terrestrial ecosystem.
Grassland
Aquatic ecosystems include _______ water and ______ water.
Fresh and Salt
How are aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems different?
Aquatic ecosystems are in water.
Terrestrial ecosystems are on land.
These terrestrial ecosystems are found near the equator. They are wet and warm all year long. You can find lots of different trees and animals here.
Rainforest
Describe a wetland.
A wetland is an area that is covered with water and has soggy soil.