Using the local ecology videos provided below, write a 5 paragraph essay addressing all of the following questions based on ONE local ecosystem. Pick one of these ecosystems to base your essay on: Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Ash Meadows, or Lake Mead:
- What are some abiotic factors in this ecosystem?
- What are some biotic factors in this ecosystem?
- Name some plants or animals (vertebrate or invertebrate) in this area.
- Are there any invasive species in the area?
- How would the weather differ in this area compared to the Las Vegas Valley?
Be sure to properly include and apply at least five ecological terms that are associated with your selected ecosystem. See list below for the ecological word bank.
Ecological Word Bank: Ecosystem, Biotic, Abiotic, Populations, Habitat, Niche, Community, Biosphere, Keystone Species, Trophic levels, Producers, Consumers, Decomposers, Food Chain, Food Web, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Invasive species, Pollution
- The essay should not be more than five paragraphs.
- No In-Text Citations are needed. References should be given at the end of the paper (including the lab manual and textbook).
- Do not use quotes from any source. You will need to paraphrase each reference. More than 5 EXACT words taken from a text is considered plagiarism.
- ORIGINAL diagrams may be included however concepts must still be thoroughly discussed in writing.Write a five paragraph essay on one local ecosystem (answer the questions above).
- Be sure to check your essay for proper grammar and spelling.
- Formatting requirements for your essay: Use Times New Roman font, size 12. Page margins should be 1 inch. 1.15 line spacing. Your first and last name, NSHE number, Lab section number, and selected Ecosystem name should be at the top left corner of the first page of your essay.
- https://vimeo.com/groups/13672/videos/87197860(This is the video link for ash meadows)