Ecosystems Predictions - 214

Ecosystems Predictions

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On the following slides, we are going to make predictions about the ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes...

Later in the unit, we will revisit these predictions and compare them to actual data that was collected at the Indiana Dunes in the month of May!

The 5 ecosystems:

• Open Beach

• Foredune

• Oak Savanna

• Eastern Deciduous Forest

• Wetland

Open Ended

Which ecosystem do you think is the windiest?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem do you think has the least amount of wind?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem will be the hottest on a sunny, summer day?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem will be the coolest on a sunny, summer day?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem has the biggest difference between air temperature and soil temperature?

Open Ended

If it rains, which ecosystem will absorb the rain into the ground the fastest?

Open Ended

If it rains, which ecosystem will absorb the rain into the ground the slowest?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem has the most diverse plants and animals?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem has the least diverse plants and animals?

Open Ended

Which ecosystem do YOU think is most interesting?