GG Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of interacting organisms and their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What are non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Water, air, soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Give an example of a non-living thing in an ecosystem.

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Water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Why are rainforest ecosystems important?

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They cover about 6 percent of the planet and produce about 40% of the oxygen we breathe.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What are invasive species?

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Living things not naturally found in an ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What do we call the living parts of an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors.

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What do we call the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Name a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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Name an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Soil.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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They make their own food through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6