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Describe the ecosystem. Is this a grassland? A forest? A desert?

Record abiotic factors you see in the ecosystem such as water, nutrients, rocks, and sun.
Document and describe the different types of plants, mushrooms, and animals that you see. Take pictures.
Measure a square 10 meters by 10 meters, and mark it off with the rope or cones. Describe every plant and animal species you encounter in the 100 square meters and count the number of individuals. If you are describing grass or some other extensive groundcover, estimate how much square footage it covers.
Use a dichotomous key to identify as many different plants as possible. You may need to take pictures and then use an online key later.

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Answer:

An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things that interact in a specific environment

Step-by-step explanation:

It can include forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, etc. Abiotic factors include water, nutrients, rocks, sun, temperature, etc. Living components include plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. To understand an ecosystem, consider both its physical and biological components and their interactions.

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