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Second Quarter – Module 6: Components of Ecosystem
First Edition, 2020
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SCIENCE
Second Quarter – Module 6
Components of Ecosystem
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Introductory Message
For the Learner
This module will provide you essential tasks so you will be able to identify the
living components (biotic) that interact with the non-living things (abiotic) in the
environment.
In this module, you are guided with a set of learning icons that will help you
understand identify components of an ecosystem.
What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help you
transfer your new knowledge or skill to real-life
situations or concerns.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the learning competency.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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Table of Contents
Assessment ---------------- 17
References ---------------- 21
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What I Need to Know
As you look around your surroundings, you may see birds chirping on the
branches of trees, dogs playing on the grass, worms crawling on the dirt, and fishes
swimming in the river. Various organisms interact with each other and the non-living
components of the environment.
In this module, you will learn that living and non-living components work
together as a single unit called ecosystem. The ecosystem is part of the biosphere
that contains life. Human beings and other animals need oxygen gas (O 2) which is a
physical component of the environment to breathe, while plants need sunlight to
make their own food. The non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) component of an
ecosystem work hand in hand to maintain the circle of life. Understanding how
organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems adapt to stress and
recognizing the limits of those adaptations can help us to sustain rather than
continue to degrade and destroy the ecosystems.
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What I Know
Directions: In the following multiple choice test, choose the letter of the correct
answer and write it in your Science activity notebook.
5. From this statement, “A cow is grazing on the grass”, which is the producer?
A. Cow B. Grass C. Heat D. Sun
6. Sophie loves to plant. She wakes up early to take care of her succulents and
flowers. What are needed to keep her plants growing?
I. Enough water in the soil
II. Sufficient sunlight
III. Excessive amount of fertilizer
I. It affects biodiversity.
II. It supports the living organisms.
III. It helps shape healthy ecosystems.
IV. It determines the biotic components.
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8. Which of the following abiotic components is the source of water and nutrients for
plant growth and development?
A. Soil C. Sunlight
B. Water D. Temperature
9. What is the ultimate source of almost all energy in most ecosystems?
A. Carbohydrates C. Sun
B. Carbon D. Water
10. The presence of materials in the atmosphere which produces adverse effects
especially to humans and their daily activities is known as ______________.
11. When there is overproduction of nitrates, phosphates, and potassium in the soil,
it becomes ______.
12. Which of the following is NOT a natural disturbance to the abiotic components in
an ecosystem?
A. Earthquake C. Quarrying
B. Landslide D. Typhoon
13. What can happen to fishes when there is not enough oxygen in the water?
A. They can’t see.
B. They can suffocate.
C. They can grow really big.
D. They can no longer float in the water.
14. Which of the following can help reduce the effects of climate change?
A. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day
B. Stop building homes.
C. Take a bath daily.
D. Plant more trees.
15. The following are human activities which can lessen the effects of air pollution,
EXCEPT:
A. segregation of wastes C. burning of garbage
B. multiple crop farming D. tree planting
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Lesson The Abiotic and Biotic Components
1 of Ecosystems
What’s In
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Figure 1. The Ecosystem Source: cdn.zmescience.com n.d.
1. __________ 1. ___________
2. __________ 2. ___________
3. __________ 3. ___________
4. __________ 4. ___________
5. __________ 5. ___________
What’s New
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Activity 2: Describe Me!
Directions: Given the following descriptions, tell whether the underlined word/s
describes the abiotic or biotic components of the ecosystem. Write
your answers in your Science activity notebook. (Number 1 is given as
an example.)
4. Temperature of water
5. Sandy soil
6. Grasses in my lawn
7. Level of water
What is It
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interactions between various biotic components are necessary for the survival and
reproduction of each specie. According to the National Geographic Resource Library
(2020), many abiotic factors such as sunlight levels, soil chemistry, and climate
shape healthy ecosystems.
Abiotic Description
Component
dissolves other substances; water current
carries nutrients in cells salinity
Water level of water
dissolved oxygen
turbidity
main source of energy that sustains life Sunlight and
Sunlight on Earth shade
plays an important role in plants and
other photosynthetic organisms in the
production of food and oxygen gas
mixture of oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide air in soil
Air (CO2), nitrogen (N2), hydrogen (H2), and humidity
other gases presence of
pollutants
made up of small particles of rock mixed soil moisture
with decomposed living things like soil nutrients
Soil animals nature of soil
source of water and nutrients for plant
growth and development
Temperatur a measure of the degree of hotness or air temperature
e coldness in the environment influenced water temperature
by sunlight soil temperature
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Organisms that make up the living, or biotic, components of an ecosystem
are usually grouped as producers, consumers and decomposers, based on how they
get their food or organic nutrients they need to survive. The different biotic
components of an ecosystem are summarized in Table 2 below.
Biotic
Description Example
Component
Green Plants (such as
organisms that can make their own
Producers trees, crops and grasses)
food by converting the energy from
( Autotrophs) Phytoplankton (found in
the sun into food
water)
organisms that cannot make their
own food Herbivores – Goat
Consumers
classified according to their food Carnivores – Cat
(Heterotrophs)
habits: primary (herbivores) and Omnivores – Humans
secondary (carnivores/ omnivores)
decompose or breakdown
Decomposers chemicals form producers and Bacteria
(Detritus) consumers into simple form which Fungi
can be reused
What’s More
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Activity 3: Eco-Friends!
Directions: Refer to the pictures below and describe the interaction between the
BIOTIC and ABIOTIC components in each ecosystem. Write your
answers in your Science activity notebook. (Number 1 is given as an
example)
1.
Answer:
1. Biotic: Plants
Abiotic: Soil
Interaction:
The plants need soil. The
soil contains nutrients and water
necessary for plant growth and
development.
Figure 2. Plant in a Pot
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2. Biotic: _______________
Abiotic: _______________
Interaction:
__________________________
__________________________
Lesson
Effect of Changes in the Abiotic
Figure 4. A flowering plant
There are two essential factors (abiotic and biotic) which interact and
are responsible for shaping the environment. Organisms, populations,
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communities, and ecosystems are always changing and adapting in response
to major and minor changes in environmental conditions.
What’s In
Directions: Tell whether the statement describes abiotic or biotic components in the
ecosystem. Write ABIOTIC or BIOTIC in your Science activity
notebook.
What’s New
Directions: Based on the picture shown in Figure 5 below, write at least two (2)
descriptions / observations in your Science activity notebook.
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Figure 5. Conditions of the Ecosystem
DESCRIPTIONS/OBSERVATIONS:
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
What is It
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Coronavirus disease or Covid-19 health crises as it hits the country early March of
2020. It caused fear among Filipinos of being infected by the deadly virus.
True to the situation above, there is a cause and effect relationship. In the
course of our study, we will focus on the three important abiotic factors (soil, water
and air) and the possible effects when these life-giving resources are changed.
1. Air Pollution
Air pollution is the presence of materials in the atmosphere that produce adverse
effects especially to humans and their daily activities. As time goes by, the quality of
air changes due to increasing population, smoke belching vehicles, growing number
of factories and establishments, continuous burning of plastics and other garbage,
resulting to pollution.
2. Soil Pollution
Throwing and burning plastic is the number one contributing factor that
pollutes the soil by making it acidic. The soil and the plastics contain
compounds like nitrates (NO3), phosphates (PO4) and potassium (K). When
there is overproduction of these compounds, the soil becomes acidic. Also,
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burning of wood and grass loses the organic matter (topsoil), making the soil
dry and not suitable for planting.
3. Water Pollution
Water is one of the most poorly managed resources on Earth. Water pollution
changes the quality and quantity of water due to natural and man-made disturbances
caused by the following: disease-causing agents, oxygen-demanding wastes, water-
soluble organic chemicals, inorganic plant nutrients, sediments, radioactive
substances, plastics, and heat.
Changes in abiotic factors may cause problems for the organisms. Table 4
below summarizes some of the effects when the abiotic factors are changed.
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Table 4. Causes and Effects of a Change in the Abiotic Factors in the
Ecosystem
Causes Effects
What’s More
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Activity 3. Pic Connect
Directions: Explain the connection between the first and the second picture by
predicting its possible effects to living organisms. Write your answers in
your Science activity notebook.
1.
2.
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Directions: Using the picture below, complete the table by filling in the necessary
information about abiotic and biotic components. Write your answers
in your Science activity notebook.
Abiotic Component
Biotic Component
Interaction
What I Can Do
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Directions: Write one (1) simple way that you can do to reduce the effects of
pollution in the water ecosystem. Write your answers in your Science
activity notebook.
Assessment
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Directions: In the following multiple choice test, choose the letter of the correct
answer and write it in your Science activity notebook.
4. What can happen to fishes when there is not enough oxygen in the water?
A. They can’t see.
B. They can suffocate.
C. They can grow really big.
D. They can no longer float in the water.
5. Which of the following can help reduce the effects of climate change?
A. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day
B. Stop building homes.
C. Take a bath daily.
D. Plant more trees.
6. The following are human activities which can lessen the effects of air pollution,
EXCEPT:
A. segregation of wastes C. burning of garbage
B. multiple crop farming D. planting of trees
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A. Abiotic B. Biotic C. Consumer D. Producer
11. From this statement, “A cow is grazing on the grass”, which is the producer?
A. Cow B. Grass C. Heat D. Sun
12. Which of the following abiotic components is the source of water and nutrients
for plant growth and development?
A. Soil C. Sunlight
B. Water D. Temperature
13. . What is the ultimate source of almost all energy in most ecosystems?
A. Carbohydrates C. Sun
B. Carbon D. Water
14. Sophie loves to plant. She wakes up early to take care of her succulents and
flowers. What are needed to keep her plants growing?
I. Enough water in the soil
II. Sufficient sunlight
III. Excessive amount of fertilizer
A. I only B. II only C. I and II D. I, II and II
15. Which of the following statements shows the importance of the abiotic
components of ecosystem?
I. It affects biodiversity.
II. It supports the living organisms.
III. It helps shape healthy ecosystems.
IV. It determines the biotic components.
Additional Activities
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Directions: Read the situation carefully and answer the questions below. Write your
answers in your Science activity notebook.
SITUATION: In some rural areas or barangays, the community people usually wash
their dirty clothes with soaps and detergents in the rivers. Predict what
will happen to the river ecosystem if there is constant pouring or
throwing of soaps and detergents directly into the water.
QUESTIONS:
1. What would be the possible problem that may arise due to the practice of
throwing soaps and detergents into the river after washing?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2. What would be the possible effects of the changes in the river ecosystem?
Cite at least three (3) effects.
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
3. Suggest ways to lessen the effects of changes in the river ecosystem.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Answer Key
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WHAT I KNOW LESSON 1 LESSON 2
1. C Activity 1 Activity 1
2. A
(Answers may vary.) 1. Abiotic
3. B
2. Bitoic
4. A Activity 2
3. Abiotic
5. B
1. Biotic 4. Abiotic
6. C
2. Abiotic 5. Abiotic
7. D
3. Biotic
8. A Activity 2
4. Abioticc
9. C
5. Abiotic 1. Answers may vary.
10. B
6. Biotic 2. Answers may vary.
11. A
7. Abiotic
12. C Activity 3
8. Abiotic
13. B
9. Biotic 1. Answers may vary.
14. D
10. Biotic 2. Answers may vary.
15. C
Activity 3
ASSESSMENT
1.
2. Answers may
1. B
vary.
2. A
3. Answers may
3. C
vary.
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. A WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
9. B
10. A (Answers may vary.)
11. B
12. A
13. C WHAT I CAN DO ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
14. C
15. D (Answers may vary.) (Answers may vary.)
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BOOKS
Kormondy, Edward J.. "Concepts of Ecology 4th Edition." Upper Saddle River, New
Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1996.
Tansley, A.G. "The Use and Abuse of vegetation Concepts and Terms. Ecology."
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