What is an Ecosystem?

The world consists of numerous ecosystems.  An ecosystem is a community of organisms and its environment.  It is the relationship between air, land, water and all living things.

Think of:
an ecosystem
the community
the population
the habitat

an individual
As:
the city you live in
the neighborhood you live in
your family
your house
you

Analyze an ecosystem (click on the words to the left and then click "View" to begin!


To learn about basic components of an ecosystem, click here.
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