Envi Chapter 1 A

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University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering

Ecology - the study of living organisms and their environments or habitats

Ecosystem - an organism or a group of organisms and their surroundings

Four basic Components of Ecosystems Abiotic Environment Producers Consumers Decomposers

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Energy and Tropic Levels

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Habitat Wetlands -a semi-aquatic area that is either inundated or saturated by water for varying periods during each year -it supports aquatic vegetation specifically adapted for saturated soil conditions

Rain Forests - treed areas with a closed canopy and more than 25 inches of rainfall per year Central Zaire Forest Brazilian Amazon The Guyanas

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Biogeochemical Cycles

Carbon Cycle

Nitrogen Cycle

University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering

University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering

Homework: In a short bond paper discuss the phosphorus cycle. Illustration is needed. It should also be handwritten.