Ecosystems

Wolf

These individuals eat only plants

School of Fish

Energy can not be created but it can be destroyed

Humans

Any living component that shapes the ecosystem

Decomposers form the base of all food chains/webs

Occurs in temperate zones but not a lot of rain. Typically flat with rich soil. Large number of animals

Forest

Herd of Lions

These individuals break down the remains of dead organisms

Exist at high latitudes with limited vegetation. Rocky landscape and low temperatures. Rain, mist, and snow all possible

Located near the equator. High levels of precipitation. Soil tends to be poor

Receive very little precipitation. Very high temperatures during the day. Animals have adapted to the dry climate

Daisies

Cow

Grasslands

Rock

Located at the top and bottom of Earth. Flat surfaces covered by ice. Animals are adapted to the extreme cold

Largest and most diverse ecosystem. Many smaller ecosystems within this ecosystem. Contains dead areas

Sunlight

The sun is the source of energy for almost all ecosystems

Stick

These individuals only eat meat

Only producers can use sunlight to make useable energy

These individuals eat plants or animals

Non-living chemical and physical parts of an ecosystem

Cat

Characterized by permafrost (frozen ground) and limited vegetation. Long period of light and darkness. Snowy

These individuals convert sunlight into chemical energy or food

Commonly found in mid-latitude areas. Very cold winters & warm summers. Two types of tree growth; evergreen & deciduous

Wind