Ecosystems are different depending on whether they are on land or in water.

Terrestrial Ecosystems (Land):

• Non-living Factors: This includes things like soil types, temperature, and sunlight.
• Living Factors: Here, we find trees, mammals (like deer), and insects (like butterflies).

Aquatic Ecosystems (Water):

• Non-living Factors: This includes water salinity (how salty the water is), depth (how deep the water is), and flow (how fast the water moves).
• Living Factors: In these ecosystems, you'll find fish, tiny organisms called plankton, and algae.

For example, in a forest, there are many different types of plants. In contrast, a coral reef is full of colorful sea life!