University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering

University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering

Ecology
- the study of living organisms and their environments or habitats

Ecosystem
- an organism or a group of organisms and their surroundings

Four basic Components of

Ecosystems

Abiotic Environment
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
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Energy and Tropic Levels

 Habitat
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Wetlands
-a semi-aquatic area that is either inundated
or saturated by water for varying periods
during each year

-it supports aquatic vegetation specifically

adapted for saturated soil conditions

Rain Forests

- treed areas with a closed canopy and more

than 25 inches of rainfall per year

Central Zaire Forest

Brazilian Amazon
The Guyanas
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Biogeochemical Cycles

Carbon Cycle
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Nitrogen Cycle
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Homework:

In a short bond paper discuss the phosphorus

cycle. Illustration is needed. It should also be
handwritten.