Chapter 99 · Part 1

Biology Chapter 12: Ecosystem

Concepts

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23 min

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Intermediate

Learning objectives

1Explain key Ecosystem Components
2Explain 1 ECOSYSTEM – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
3Explain components of an Ecosystem
4Explain ecosystem Structure
5Explain functional Aspects of Ecosystems
6Explain example: A Pond Ecosystem

Your learning path

Introduction

Key Ecosystem Components

12.1 ECOSYSTEM – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

Components of an Ecosystem

Ecosystem Structure

Functional Aspects of Ecosystems

Example: A Pond Ecosystem

12.2 PRODUCTIVITY

Primary Production

Summary

Quiz

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Key terms

CharacteristicsEnergy FlowProductivityNutrient CyclingAbiotic ComponentshumusProcessLeachingComponentsCatabolismDecomposersDecompositionFragmentationStratificationMineralizationBiotic Components

Connected chapters

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plantsshares: Process Human Reproductionshares: Components Molecular Basis of Inheritanceshares: Components Biology Chapter 6: Evolutionshares: Characteristics Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Diseaseshares: Characteristics, Process

47Concepts

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