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IBDP ESS-SL  Topic 2.1  STRUCTURES Topic 2.1  STRUCTURES By Peter Stanley,  International School of Tanganyika,  2008 Modified by Brad Kremer, International School of Tanganyika, 2011
2.1.1  Biotic  vs.  Abiotic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],predation altitude soil pH wind speed temperature humidity light intensity mutualism trees parasitism precipitation
2.1.2  Trophic  levels ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Egyptian Cobra Grass Acacia Tree Shrub Field Mouse Weaver Bird Secretary Bird Tawny Eagle Serval Cat ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Quaternary consumers Tertiary consumers Carnivore Carnivore Secondary consumers Carnivore Primary consumers Herbivore Primary producers Producer A terrestrial food chain grass tree Eagle mouse cricket butterfly weaver termite 2.1.3  Trophic levels in chains and webs “ Identify and explain trophic levels in food chains and food webs selected from the local environment. ” (3) Click to try another web
2.1.4 Pyramids ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],storage movement
2.1.4.a  Pyramids of Numbers ,[object Object],[object Object],1 tree ,  1000 termites ,  20 geckos ,  1 crow  2˚ Consumer 1˚ Consumer 3˚ Consumer Producer
2.1.4.b  Pyramids of Biomass ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Winter or seasonal changes that significantly reduce the biomass for producers.
2.1.4.c  Pyramids of Productivity also known as Energy  Flow  Pyramids Pyramids ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],Math Check! 2.1.4.c Energy Efficiency in Pyramids of Productivity Feces 100 J Growth (new biomass) 33 J Cellular respiration 67 J 200 J Plant material eaten by caterpillar
2.1.4.c  Pyramids of Productivity 10% Rule 10% Rule ,[object Object],by Pearson Education
2.1.5  Effects of Pyramids ,[object Object],[object Object],DDT 2˚ Consumer 1˚ Consumer 3˚ Consumer Producer
2.1.6  Definitions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
2.1.7  Population interactions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ Describe and explain population interactions using examples of named species. ” (3) Using any reliable source in class to complete this list below:
Predation

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ESS Topic 2.1 - Structures

  • 1. IBDP ESS-SL Topic 2.1 STRUCTURES Topic 2.1 STRUCTURES By Peter Stanley, International School of Tanganyika, 2008 Modified by Brad Kremer, International School of Tanganyika, 2011
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  • 4. Quaternary consumers Tertiary consumers Carnivore Carnivore Secondary consumers Carnivore Primary consumers Herbivore Primary producers Producer A terrestrial food chain grass tree Eagle mouse cricket butterfly weaver termite 2.1.3 Trophic levels in chains and webs “ Identify and explain trophic levels in food chains and food webs selected from the local environment. ” (3) Click to try another web
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  1. Students should be able to place an organism at the level of producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, and so on, as the terms herbivore and carnivore are not always applicable.
  2. Pyramids are graphical models of the quantitative differences that exist between the trophic levels of a single ecosystem. A pyramid of biomass represents the standing stock of each trophic level measured in units such as grams of biomass per square metre (g m–2). Biomass may also be measured in units of energy, such as J m–2. In accordance with the second law of thermodynamics, there is a tendency for numbers and quantities of biomass and energy to decrease along food chains; therefore the pyramids become narrower as one ascends. Pyramids of numbers can sometimes display different patterns, for example, when individuals at lower trophic levels are relatively large. Similarly, pyramids of biomass can show greater quantities at higher trophic levels because they represent the biomass present at a given time (there may be marked seasonal variations). Both pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass represent storages. Pyramids of productivity refer to the flow of energy through a trophic level and invariably show a decrease along the food chain. For example, the turnover of two retail outlets cannot be compared by simply comparing the goods displayed on the shelves; the rates at which the shelves are being stocked and the goods sold also need to be known. Similarly, a business may have substantial assets but cash flow may be very limited. In the same way, pyramids of biomass simply represent the momentary stock, whereas pyramids of productivity show the rate at which that stock is being generated. Biomass, measured in units of mass or energy (for example, g m–2 or J m–2), should be distinguished from productivity measured in units of flow (for example, g m–2 yr–1 or J m–2 yr–1). A pyramid of energy may be represented either as the standing stock (biomass) measured in units of energy (J m–2) or as productivity measured in units of flow of energy (J m–2 yr–1), depending on the text consulted. As this is confusing, this syllabus avoids the term pyramid of energy.
  3. Pyramids are graphical models of the quantitative differences that exist between the trophic levels of a single ecosystem. A pyramid of biomass represents the standing stock of each trophic level measured in units such as grams of biomass per square metre (g m–2). Biomass may also be measured in units of energy, such as J m–2. In accordance with the second law of thermodynamics, there is a tendency for numbers and quantities of biomass and energy to decrease along food chains; therefore the pyramids become narrower as one ascends. Pyramids of numbers can sometimes display different patterns, for example, when individuals at lower trophic levels are relatively large. Similarly, pyramids of biomass can show greater quantities at higher trophic levels because they represent the biomass present at a given time (there may be marked seasonal variations). Both pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass represent storages. Pyramids of productivity refer to the flow of energy through a trophic level and invariably show a decrease along the food chain. For example, the turnover of two retail outlets cannot be compared by simply comparing the goods displayed on the shelves; the rates at which the shelves are being stocked and the goods sold also need to be known. Similarly, a business may have substantial assets but cash flow may be very limited. In the same way, pyramids of biomass simply represent the momentary stock, whereas pyramids of productivity show the rate at which that stock is being generated. Biomass, measured in units of mass or energy (for example, g m–2 or J m–2), should be distinguished from productivity measured in units of flow (for example, g m–2 yr–1 or J m–2 yr–1). A pyramid of energy may be represented either as the standing stock (biomass) measured in units of energy (J m–2) or as productivity measured in units of flow of energy (J m–2 yr–1), depending on the text consulted. As this is confusing, this syllabus avoids the term pyramid of energy.
  4. Pyramids are graphical models of the quantitative differences that exist between the trophic levels of a single ecosystem. A pyramid of biomass represents the standing stock of each trophic level measured in units such as grams of biomass per square metre (g m–2). Biomass may also be measured in units of energy, such as J m–2. In accordance with the second law of thermodynamics, there is a tendency for numbers and quantities of biomass and energy to decrease along food chains; therefore the pyramids become narrower as one ascends. Pyramids of numbers can sometimes display different patterns, for example, when individuals at lower trophic levels are relatively large. Similarly, pyramids of biomass can show greater quantities at higher trophic levels because they represent the biomass present at a given time (there may be marked seasonal variations). Both pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass represent storages. Pyramids of productivity refer to the flow of energy through a trophic level and invariably show a decrease along the food chain. For example, the turnover of two retail outlets cannot be compared by simply comparing the goods displayed on the shelves; the rates at which the shelves are being stocked and the goods sold also need to be known. Similarly, a business may have substantial assets but cash flow may be very limited. In the same way, pyramids of biomass simply represent the momentary stock, whereas pyramids of productivity show the rate at which that stock is being generated. Biomass, measured in units of mass or energy (for example, g m–2 or J m–2), should be distinguished from productivity measured in units of flow (for example, g m–2 yr–1 or J m–2 yr–1). A pyramid of energy may be represented either as the standing stock (biomass) measured in units of energy (J m–2) or as productivity measured in units of flow of energy (J m–2 yr–1), depending on the text consulted. As this is confusing, this syllabus avoids the term pyramid of energy.
  5. Pyramids are graphical models of the quantitative differences that exist between the trophic levels of a single ecosystem. A pyramid of biomass represents the standing stock of each trophic level measured in units such as grams of biomass per square metre (g m–2). Biomass may also be measured in units of energy, such as J m–2. In accordance with the second law of thermodynamics, there is a tendency for numbers and quantities of biomass and energy to decrease along food chains; therefore the pyramids become narrower as one ascends. Pyramids of numbers can sometimes display different patterns, for example, when individuals at lower trophic levels are relatively large. Similarly, pyramids of biomass can show greater quantities at higher trophic levels because they represent the biomass present at a given time (there may be marked seasonal variations). Both pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass represent storages. Pyramids of productivity refer to the flow of energy through a trophic level and invariably show a decrease along the food chain. For example, the turnover of two retail outlets cannot be compared by simply comparing the goods displayed on the shelves; the rates at which the shelves are being stocked and the goods sold also need to be known. Similarly, a business may have substantial assets but cash flow may be very limited. In the same way, pyramids of biomass simply represent the momentary stock, whereas pyramids of productivity show the rate at which that stock is being generated. Biomass, measured in units of mass or energy (for example, g m–2 or J m–2), should be distinguished from productivity measured in units of flow (for example, g m–2 yr–1 or J m–2 yr–1). A pyramid of energy may be represented either as the standing stock (biomass) measured in units of energy (J m–2) or as productivity measured in units of flow of energy (J m–2 yr–1), depending on the text consulted. As this is confusing, this syllabus avoids the term pyramid of energy.
  6. A pyramid of energy shows the flow of energy from one trophic level to the next in a community. The units of pyramids of energy are, therefore, energy per unit area per unit time, for example, kJ m–2 yr–1. In the graphic, the math is correct - make sure students understand that plants and other producers do not absorb/convert all the solar energy that falls on them.
  7. This should include concentration of non ‑ biodegradable toxins in food chains, limited length of food chains, and vulnerability of top carnivores. Definitions of the terms biomagnification, bioaccumulation and bioconcentration are not required. As the DDT moves up the trophic levels, its concentration remains fairly constant because it is a persistent (non-degrading) substance. However, its proportion/ratio to the total biomass at each trophic level increases as the biomass shrinks at each successive level.
  8. Include competition, parasitism, mutualism, predation and herbivory. Mutualism is an interaction in which both species derive benefit. Interactions should be understood in terms of the influences each species has on the population dynamics of others, and upon the carrying capacity of the others’ environment. Graphical representations of these influences should be interpreted. The graph on this page introduces students to the ideas presented in Topic 3.1 - Population Dynamics.
  9. This is the classic Lynx-Hare interaction showing several important points in ESS. Note the lab time between the changes in hare and lynx populations. 1. negative feedback (topic 1) 2. population interactions (topic 2) 3. carrying capacity (topic 3)