The study of the relationships among living organisms and the interaction the organisms have with their environment.

• Biology

• Ecology

• Sociology

• Archeology

A study made of one living thing and its environment that may take years of observation to complete

• A habitat intrusion

• A passionate involvement

• Comprehensive Inclusion

• Longitudinal Analysis

The portion of the Earth that supports life.

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Ecosystem

• Lithosphere

Things within an ecosystem that will naturally CONTROL the size of the population

• Biological Check Points

• Controlling Agents

• Limiting Factors

• Social guidelines

There are many Living things that an animal or plant has to deal with within its environment. What are these living things called?

• Abiotic Factors

• Biotic Factors

• Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

• Natural intrustions

Which of the following factors are Biotic?

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Which pictures represent Abiotic factors?

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What will happen to the prey population if the predator population increases?

• Well, of course if more predators come in, the size of the prey population will go down!

• Not much really. This is Nature’s way. All part of the circle of life.

• Lets see, with predators coming in, the size of the prey population is bound to go up.

• All the prey members will pack up and move to Florida

What will happen to the predator population if the prey population goes down?

• The predators decide to become vegans and eat vegetables.

• The predators start howling at the moon

• They get confused and begin to eat their own young.

• The predators will move out in search of other prey.

Non-living things such as water, air, temperature, rainfall that plants and animals live with in the environment.

• Abiotic factors

• Biotic Factors

• Natural Occurances

• Creative Forces