Introduction to Ecology
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Transcript Introduction to Ecology
Introduction to
Ecology
Science 10
Mrs. Purba
Paradigm
Pronounced, “PAIR-A-DIME”
The way we use concepts to build our
understanding.
We usually use ideas that are “common”
to us, to explain extraordinary things.
Paradigm Shift
Occurs when old paradigms are replaced
by new paradigms.
When “old” ways of thinking are
replaced by “new” ways of thinking.
Examples of Paradigm
Shifts:
Ecological Paradigm
Shifts
We believed that as
humans, we were
totally unrelated to
other animal life on
Earth
We believed that we
were placed on this
Earth to “rule” and
use the “boundless”
resources…
SUPERIORITY
COMPLEX
Two Types of Resources
1. Renewable Resources
2. Non-renewable Resources
Renewable Resources
Resources that can be replaced as fast
or faster than they are being used.
Example:
Energy from the sun (solar power)
Non-renewable Resources
Resources that cannot be replaced or are
being used much faster than they are
forming.
Example:
Coal, oil, natural gas (fossil fuel)
Sustainability
The ability to meet the needs of the
present generation without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet
their needs.
Closed System
An environment where substances
do not enter or leave.
Biosphere
The “life zone” of
Earth, including the
lower part of the
atmosphere,
hydrosphere, and
upper part of the
Earth’s crust
(lithosphere)
Biodiversity
Variety of living organisms that inhabit Earth
Habitat
Place where an organism “lives”.
We can have terrestrial (land) habitats and
aquatic (water) habitats.
Ecology
The scientific study of the interaction of
organism and their environment.
Ecosystem
A community of organisms and the
physical environment where they live.