EM Chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Ecosphere – A Compositional Analysis

CHAPTER 2.1: THE EARTH - OUR HABITAT

CHAPTER 2.2: ELEMENTS OF THE ECOSPHERE

Chapter 2.2.1: The Abiotic or Non-Living Component

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(par 2.2.1. 6.3) How to identify your soil types
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(par 2.2.1. 5) Atmosphere (taken from Wikipedia)
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(par 2.2.1. 1.2) Energy Transformation
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(par 2.2.1. 1.4) Where Do the Laws of Nature Come From
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(par 2.2.1. 1.4) Thermodynamic Laws and the Ecosystem
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(par 2.2.1 ) The roles of abiotic components in the functioning of the ecosystem
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Chapter 2.2.1.1: Energy

Chapter 2.2.1.2: Light

Chapter 2.2.1.3: Water

Chapter 2.2.1.4: Temperature

Chapter 2.2.1.5: Atmosphere (air and wind)

Chapter 2.2.1.6: Soil

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(par 2.2.1. 6.5) Soil Formation & Soil Horizons
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(par 2.2.1. 6.2) Why Are Earthworms Important?
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(par 2.2.1. 6.4) Soil Properties
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Chapter 2.2.1.7: Topography and Landforms

Chapter 2.2.1.8: Fire

Chapter 2.2.1.9: Salinity of water

Chapter 2.2.1.10: Nutrients

Chapter 2.2.2: The biotic or living component

Chapter 2.2.2.1: Vegetation

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(par 2.2.2. 1 ) Physiology: Plant growth and development
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(par 2.2.2. 1 ) Importance of Vegetation
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Chapter 2.2.2.2: Animal life

Chapter 2.2.2.3: Dead Organic Matter

Chapter 2.2.2.4: Humans as ecological factor

CHAPTER 2.3 THE ENVIRONMENT AS A DYNAMIC SYSTEM