AP Biology Pre-Discussion Questions: Ecology 4- Ecosystem Structure
Adapted from David Knuffke
Topic Presentation:
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Textbook Reading:
Supplementary Resources:
Crashcourse Biology Videos:
Ecosystem Ecology: Links in the Chain - Crash Course Ecology #7
The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! - Crash Course
Ecology #8
Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycles: Always Recycle! Part 2 - Crash Course
Ecology #9
Videos by Paul Anderson:
“Ecosystems”
“Biogeochemical Cycling”
“Ecosystem Change”
Questions to answer:
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What are the major factors that determine the terrestrial ecosystem that
exists in a particular location?
What are the major factors that determine the marine ecosystem that
exists in a particular location?
How does the first law of thermodynamics effect the movement of
matter and energy through an ecosystem?
Explain what limiting factors are and how they influence the
productivity of an ecosystem.
Explain the “10% rule”, how it affects the trophic structure of the
ecosystem, and why it is a bit of an oversimplification.
Explain what all nutrient cycles have in common.