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A. Biological Spectrum and the Biosphere

I. Definition of Terms
Using a textbook or ay references, define the following Ecological terms:

1. Organism
2. Species
3. Population
4. Community
5. Ecosystem
6. Nature
7. Environment
8. Biome
9. Biotic Factor
10. Abiotic Factor
11. Habitat
12. Niche
13. Biosphere
14. Lithosphere
15. Atmosphere

II. Classify the following phrases into one of the categories listed below:

Level of Organization Phrase

Organism

Population
 Community

Ecosystem

Phrases:
There were Monarch Butterflies, finches, and bumble bees in the field
A family of raccoons was near the garbage cans last night.
The water at the lake was so clear that perch, bass and pike could be seen.
The lonely deer was quietly nibbling grass.
There were many types of birds eating berries from the tree.
In the clear water around a coral reef, clownfish could be seen swimming among the stinging tentacles of the sea
anemones.
A baby bird that must have fallen out of its nest lay on the ground.
Many black bears could be seen hanging around the camp sight.

III. Illustrate the following:

1. Organism 3. Community
2. Population 4. Ecosystem

B. Planet Earth and its Composition

I. Definition of Terms:

Match these vocabulary words to the systems: water, earth materials, air, and living things
1. Hydrosphere =
2. Biosphere =
3. Atmosphere =
4. Geosphere =

Make 10 observations from the surroundings that shows interaction between the different earth systems (at least three) and
identify the specific system that interacts.

Example: During heavy rain (hydrosphere), the water (hydrosphere) that falls on the ground (geosphere)
causes flood on the community (biosphere).

Observation

10

Analysis:
After seeing many examples, what conclusions about Earth’s systems can you make?

Application:
Draw a situation that shows how the different subsystems interact.