Discuss the characteristics which determine a specific ecosysem.
Indicate location, climate and water availability.
Discuss the effects of soil on water retention and the ecosystem biotic factors which will survive in each category.
Introduce that the boundaries of an ecosystem will be distinguished by the biotic and abiotic factors.
Explain what constitutes a well define ecosystem and one not as well defined.
Use examples to illustrate both types.
Introduce the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, discuss why the boundaries are subjective, along with boundaries being formed by administrative duties.
View and discuss the Serengeti grassland, the plants, animals, and transfer of energy.
State the 2ond law of thermodynamics to explain the loss of energy from each trophic level