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Ecosystem Marine Turtles Reviewer

The document provides an overview of ecosystems, marine biology, and sea turtles, highlighting the interaction between biotic and abiotic components, the significance of marine ecosystems, and the life cycle and threats faced by sea turtles. It emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and includes sample questions for review. Key topics include energy flow, nutrient cycling, and the role of marine ecosystems in biodiversity and climate change mitigation.

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Ecosystem Marine Turtles Reviewer

The document provides an overview of ecosystems, marine biology, and sea turtles, highlighting the interaction between biotic and abiotic components, the significance of marine ecosystems, and the life cycle and threats faced by sea turtles. It emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and includes sample questions for review. Key topics include energy flow, nutrient cycling, and the role of marine ecosystems in biodiversity and climate change mitigation.

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Ecosystem, Marine Biology, and Sea Turtles Reviewer

ECOSYSTEM, MARINE BIOLOGY, AND SEA TURTLES REVIEWER

I. ECOSYSTEM

- An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, microbes) interacting with their

non-living environment (air, water, soil).

- Types of ecosystems include terrestrial (forests, deserts) and aquatic (freshwater, marine).

- Components:

a. Biotic - all living things (e.g., plants, animals, bacteria)

b. Abiotic - non-living components (e.g., sunlight, temperature, water, minerals)

- Key Processes:

a. Energy Flow - usually starts from the sun, moves through producers (plants), consumers

(animals), and decomposers.

b. Nutrient Cycling - movement and exchange of organic and inorganic matter back into the

production of living matter.

II. MARINE BIOLOGY

- Marine biology is the scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine bodies of water.

- Marine ecosystems include coral reefs, mangroves, estuaries, and the open ocean.

- Importance of Marine Ecosystems:

a. Biodiversity hotspots

b. Source of food and livelihood

c. Carbon sink - helps mitigate climate change

d. Coastal protection
Ecosystem, Marine Biology, and Sea Turtles Reviewer

III. SEA TURTLES

- Sea turtles are marine reptiles that have existed for over 100 million years.

- Common species:

a. Green Sea Turtle

b. Hawksbill Turtle

c. Leatherback Turtle

d. Loggerhead Turtle

- Life Cycle:

a. Eggs laid on sandy beaches

b. Hatchlings crawl to the ocean

c. Juveniles live in the ocean until adulthood

d. Adults return to nesting beaches to lay eggs

- Threats:

a. Plastic pollution and marine debris

b. Poaching and illegal trade

c. Climate change (affects sex ratio of hatchlings)

d. Bycatch in fishing nets

- Conservation:

a. Protected nesting sites

b. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

c. Education and awareness campaigns

d. International agreements like CITES


Ecosystem, Marine Biology, and Sea Turtles Reviewer

IV. SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. What is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

a. Fish

b. Algae

c. Sunlight

d. Bacteria

Answer: c

2. Which of the following is a major threat to sea turtles?

a. Overpopulation

b. Volcanic eruptions

c. Plastic pollution

d. Excessive rainfall

Answer: c

3. What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

a. Decompose organic materials

b. Consume herbivores

c. Produce energy from sunlight

d. Break down dead animals

Answer: c
Ecosystem, Marine Biology, and Sea Turtles Reviewer

4. Which marine ecosystem is known for having high biodiversity and coral structures?

a. Mangrove forest

b. Open ocean

c. Coral reef

d. Sandy beach

Answer: c

5. What is the term for the process where nutrients are recycled in an ecosystem?

a. Evaporation

b. Photosynthesis

c. Respiration

d. Nutrient cycling

Answer: d

V. REMINDERS FOR REVIEW

- Focus on how living and non-living things interact in the environment.

- Understand how marine ecosystems function and their importance to the planet.

- Learn the threats and conservation strategies for marine animals like sea turtles.

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