Ecosystems

What is an Ecosystem?

• Where living and non-living things interact

• The world around us

• An environment with animals

What are examples of living things?

• Plants

• Animals

• Humans

• Rocks

What are examples of Non-living things?

• Rocks

• Weather

• Soil

• Sun

How big are ecosystems?

• Small

• Large

• Medium

• All of the above

What are characteristics of the Desert Biome?

• Dry, little to no rain, arid

• Hot, humid, some rain

• Has cactus, sand, little water

• A & C

Tropical Rainforests

• Humid, some rain, some vegetation

• Lots of rain, moist soil, lots of vegetation

• Cold, icy, and constant snow

Temperate Deciduous Forests experience what seasons?

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

• Summer

• All of the above

What critters did you see at the river?

• Frogs

• Turtles

• Ducks

• Insects