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ecosystem
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| forest | plants so many many organisms. |
| grasslands | not much water but a good place to raise a baby. |
| rain forest | 2 seasons wet and dry |
| pond | found all over the world |
| rivers streams | flows down hill |
| lake | deeper than a pond |
| Biotic Factors | a living thing, as an animal or plant, that influences or affects an ecosystem. |
| Abiotic Factors | a nonliving condition or thing, such as climate or habitat, that influences or affects an ecosystem and the organisms in it. |
| Producers | an organism, as a plant, that is able to produce its own food from inorganic substances |
| Consumersa | an organism, usually an animal, that feeds on plants or other animals. |
| Decomposers | organism, usually a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down the cells of dead plants and animals into simpler substances. |