Organization of Life

Definitions to know! Biotic- all of the living components in an

ecosystem Abiotic- all of the non-living components

in an ecosystem

Biosphere- Areas on and around the earth that can

sustain life Examples hydrosphere, lithosphere

Biome- An area with characteristic conditions

(climate, soil and organisms)

Ecosystem- All the organisms in a particular area and

the abiotic elements that they interact with

Community- A group of populations that interact

within an ecosytem Polar bears, seals, fish

Population- A group of organism that are the same

species within an ecosystem Ex. Polar bears

Individuals- An individual organism Ex. A polar bear

assignments Fill in organization of life pyramids- as a

class Find abiotic and biotic elements in the

picture Go outside to make your own list and

hand in