Understanding the living and non-living parts of ecosystems can be tricky because they are all connected and depend on each other.

Living Parts (Biotic Factors):

• Plants: Trees, bushes, and grass
• Animals: Plant-eaters (herbivores), meat-eaters (carnivores), and animals that eat both (omnivores)
• Tiny Living Things: Bacteria and fungi

Non-Living Parts (Abiotic Factors):

• Temperature: Changes a lot between different ecosystems
• Water: A crucial need, especially in deserts
• Soil: The types of soil can help or hurt how plants grow

The challenge is that these factors don’t work alone. For example, if there isn't enough water, it can affect how many animals are around and how healthy the plants are.

But we can tackle these challenges by observing carefully and collecting data. Using technology, like satellite images, helps scientists keep track of these factors better. This way, they can understand how ecosystems work more clearly.