natural resources

Biotic Introduction : Biotic describes a living component of an ecosystem; for example organisms, such as plants and animals. Examples:  All living things —  autotrophs and heterotrophs  — plants, animals, fungi,  bacteria . Factors: Living things that directly or indirectly affect organisms in environment; organisms, interactions, waste; parasitism, disease, predation. Affects:  Individual of a species, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere.

  Abiotic Examples Water, light, wind, soil, humidity, minerals, gases. Factors Affect the ability of organisms to survive, reproduce; help determine types and numbers of organisms able to exist in environment; limiting factors restrict growth Affects Individual of a species, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere.

Natural Resources Natural resources  are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Some examples of natural resources and the ways we can use them are: Natural Resource Products or Services Air Wind energy, tires Animals Foods (milk, cheese, steak, bacon) and clothing (wool sweaters, silk shirts, leather belts) Coal Electricity Minerals Coins, wire, steel, aluminum cans, jewelry Natural gas Electricity, heating Oil Electricity, fuel for cars and airplanes, plastic Plants Wood, paper, cotton clothing, fruits, vegetables Sunlight Solar power, photosynthesis Water Hydroelectric energy, drinking, cleaning