env science cfe

initial observation

discovery made before a process

independent variable

the variable that is changed

dependent variable

the factor being measured or tested in a scientific experiment or study

observation

Information obtained through the senses.

hypothesis

An educated guess

experiment

test to learn something

data

info

analysis

analyses

conclusion/report

final result, what u learned

peer review process

Experts check scientific work to make sure its accurate

biotic factor

a living thing in an ecosystem (Tree or animal)

Abiotic Factor

Nonliving thing in an ecosystem(Water or sunlight)

primary producers

primary consumers

animals that eat plants

secondary consumers

animals that eat plants

Tertiary consumers

eat other carnivores

Quaternary consumers

top predators

Decomposers

break down dead matter

water cycle

moves water around Earth

Nitrogen Cycle

moves nitrogen through nature

Carbon cycle

moves through earth

Renewable resources

natural resources that can be replaced

Non-renewable Resources

cannot be replaced quickly

Mutualism

both organisms benefit.

Commensalism

one benefit, other unaffected

Parasitism

one benfit other is harmed

Competition

organims fight for the same resources

Predation

one organism hunts and eats another