Ecosystems Study Guide

Abiotic: The non living limiting factors in the environment, some of these limiting factors are droughts and floods

Biotic: The living limiting factors in the environment, some of these limiting factors are parasites and predation

The initial source of energy for all living things: The Sun

Biosphere: Different sections of Earth including the non living and the living things

Biome: Basically a huge ecosystem, but its own type

Ecosystem: All living and non living things in the same area

Community: Many different species living in the same area

Population: Many organisms of the same species in the same area

Organism: A living thing

Mutualism: Is a relationship between two organisms where they both benefit

Commensalism: Is a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other gets nothing out of it.

Parasitism: Is a relationship between two organisms where on benefits and the other gets harmed