Matter and Energy in the Environment How do living things and the nonliving parts of the environment interact? Before You Read Before you read the chapter, think about what you know about ecosystems. In the first column, share three things you already know about how matter and energy move in ecosystems. In the second column, record three things you would like to learn more about. When you have completed the chapter, think about what you have learned and complete the What I Learned column.
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Lesson 1
Abiotic Factors
Skim Lesson 1 in your book. Read the headings and look at the photos and illustrations. Write three things you want to learn more about as you read the lesson. Write your ideas in your Science Journal.
Identify and describe the 2 parts that make up an ecosystem.
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Parts of Ecosystems abiotic Type of Factor
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Summarize information about the Sun’s role in ecosystems. .
The Sun provides The Sun affects Plants use the Sun’s energy and
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Define climate. Then list the 3 weather conditions that climate includes.
Describe why temperature is an important abiotic factor in an ecosystem.
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Organize information about the abiotic factors of water, atmosphere, and soil. Complete the table by listing one way each factor is important in ecosystems.