6.1 - Field Study
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Practice Questions
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Name two types of biotic components.
💡 Hint: Think about living organisms.
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to dead plants and animals.
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What are the three main roles in an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Think about what each type of organism does.
True or False: Field studies are unnecessary for learning about ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Consider how we learn best.
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Challenge Problems
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You notice that a local park has less variety of plant species than it did a decade ago. Discuss potential reasons for this change and how it impacts the ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Consider external factors that can influence local habitats.
Using your field study observations, create a detailed food web to illustrate the interactions between organisms in your study area. Discuss the importance of each organism in maintaining the ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Which organisms are vital for energy transfer?
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