AP Daily: AP Environmental Science (1.1)

Advanced Placement9 minutes read

The text discusses ecosystems in AP Environmental Science, emphasizing predator-prey relationships and the impact of resource availability on species interactions. It also delves into the definition of ecosystems as the interaction between biotic and abiotic components and the various species interactions driven by resource availability.

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  • Ecosystems consist of living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components, with biotic elements like producers and carnivores interacting with abiotic factors such as sunlight and soil.
  • Species interactions within ecosystems are influenced by resource availability, leading to predator-prey relationships, symbiotic interactions, and competitive relationships that shape the dynamics of these environments.

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  • What are ecosystems?

    Ecosystems are the interactions between living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components.

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Ecosystems and Species Interactions in AP Environmental Science

  • Introduction to ecosystems in AP Environmental Science, focusing on predator-prey relationships and resource availability's impact on species interactions.
  • Instructor Lisa Bagley's background and teaching experience in AP Environmental Science.
  • Learning objective ERT 1.a: Connecting essential knowledge and science skills, reviewing ecosystem characteristics, and explaining resource influence on species interactions.
  • Definition of ecosystems as the interaction between living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components.
  • Biotic components include producers, herbivores, carnivores, etc., while abiotic factors encompass sunlight, temperature, and soil.
  • Species interactions in ecosystems involve predator-prey relationships, symbiotic interactions, and competitive relationships, driven by resource availability.
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