List three basic needs of living things and explain their importance. (see page 12 & 13 of textbook)
4 points
4
Question 2
2.
Name four abiotic factors on our planet.
4 points
4
Question 3
3.
Name four biotic factors on our planet.
6 points
6
Question 4
4.
Choose one abiotic factor and one biotic factor that interacts. Choose two biotic factors that interact.
Use words, pictures, or both to explain how they are connected to each other. Identify the type of interaction present. (HINT: see the diagram below for ideas)
6 points
6
Question 5
5.
Draw a picture (or import images) to illustrate how the following biotic and abiotic factors together could make up one ecosystem.
a) trees
b) lake
c) birds
d) mosquitoes
e) mushrooms
f ) soil
g) campground
If you need to draw this on a separate piece of paper then upload it that is also acceptable. Be sure to use colors, labels, and a title.
4 points
4
Question 6
6.
Imagine you were out for a walk along a river bank. You notice a large pile of household garbage on the other side of the river. What impact could this garbage have on the local ecosystem?
4 points
4
Question 7
7.
How have humans had an impact on the Yoho National Park ecosystem (see page 20) ? Was the impact positive or negative? Explain your answer.