Sci 7 – Ecosystems 1.1
What is an Ecosystem?
What is an Ecosystem?
Directions: READ pages 4-7 in your text book BC Science Probe 7 and answer the following
questions;
1.
Use your textbook, the internet or a dictionary to provide definitions for the
following terms; (1 mk each)
organisms
micro-organism
community
species
population
ecosystem
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions using COMPLETE
SENTENCES;
a.
In your own words describe in detail, what a non-living organism is and provide 2
examples of non-living organisms of your own or from you text. (2 mks for
quality of response and inclusion of details)
b. In your own words, provide an example as to how a non-living and living organism
interact with each other within an ecosystem, and provide another example of a
living organism interacting with another living organism (2 mks for the quality of
your description and inclusion of details)
3. Using the blank, nested circle diagram provided, and using the nested
diagram provided for you on page 6 of your textbook create a diagram
that demonstrates how organisms are interconnected
You will be given 5 marks for your ability to produce a complete, neat
coloured nested circle diagram.
Total: ____ / 15