Question

1. In two to three paragraphs, name your ecosystem, tell where it is (including state and nearest town), state its limits, discuss why defining limits is important, and include any data you collected during your study of the physical limits of the ecosystem. Explain why this ecosystem is an open system. You may include a photograph or map of your ecosystem, but these are not mandatory. Be clear, thorough, and scientifically accurate.

This is the question and i'll post what I wrote down and if you could see what I have incorrect or need to change let me know.

Answer 1

I chose Feather River for my Eco-system in Oroville California . The limiting factors in my Eco-system are the current, sunlight, temperature of the water and the water level . Feather River has a strong current that limits the types of fish that are in the water . The temperature is a major factor because the direct runoff from the melting snow causes the water to be very cold which also effects the depth and width of the river . There is no shade so sunlight shines down which allows algae to flourish . This ecosystem is an open system because there is a steady flow of water going through .
Defining the limiting factors of an ecosystem are important because it affects what type of species or how a species survives in the ecosystem . The cold water effects the diversity of fish in the waters . The current effects what type are fish travel through the water . Only fish with streamlined bodies can travel efficiently through the water and they tend to go against the current . The rivers water level is low in the beginning of summer but soon rises when the temperature rises . The temperature of the river does not change, it only gets warmer further down stream .

I also attatched a picture of the ecosystem Im writing on.

Answer 2

You could elaborate a little more on certain things, but since you are limited to 2-3 paragraphs, that should be quality material.

Answer 3

Yeah i kinda felt i should explain more why it is an open system but i didn't know what else to put

Answer 4

I was kinda worried that I wasn't answering the question thoroughly though

Answer 5

@ManImStumped could you check this out for me too ?

Answer 6

Open systems are much more common. In an open system, necessary resources are renewed and exchanged on a regular basis. Many ecosystems, for example, rely on the sun to constantly import energy into their basic cycles. Then there's a limited amount of nutrients to go around -- such as carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous -- and they're constantly cycled around. Some common cycles include the hydrological cycle, rock cycle and the carbon cycle.


Try and summarize it like this, but since you are limited you might have to paraphrase.

Answer 7

oh okay thanks , got it.

Answer 8

so for my next question I understand how precipitation and temp would affect the ecosystem but i don't understand how would soil cause i have to explain all the factors

Answer 9

Now that im reading it i feel like i just answered the second in my first answer

2. In one to three paragraphs, list and discuss all the abiotic factors you noted in your study. Include but do not limit yourself to temperature, precipitation, soils, and water flow. Be clear, thorough, and scientifically accurate. Include maps that show abiotic conditions, such as local soils, if possible.

Answer 10

*second question

Answer 11

haha! There ya go.