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What is A terrestrial ecosystem

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Hello all steemians and science lover Now i want to share a simple way how to make a terrestrial ecosystems in miniature. Its miniature is very simple to create. hope you can do it with your student or your kids at home to improve their knowledge about ecosystem.

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A terrestrial ecosystem is a type of ecosystem found only on biomes. Six primary terrestrial ecosystems exist: tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forest, tropical rain forest, grassland and desert. A community of organisms and their environment that occurs on the land masses of continents and islands. read more

Lets do it..

Materials and tools

• 3 Small plants / grass
• 1 Small twigs
• 20 Small stones
• 1 plastic soil size 1 kg
• 3 Insects
• 3 Worms
• Large jar of cake (transparent) with a lid (cover)
• Screwdriver / big nail

How to create

• Clean the jar by washing.
• Make a few small holes in the lid of the jar using a screwdriver

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• Insert small stones at the bottom of the jar.


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• Insert the soil about 5 cm thick.


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• Insert a small twig into the jar.


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• Plant small grass in the jar.


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• Insert insects, worms, and other small animals into the jar.
• Flush the inside of the jar with water until moist.


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• Cover the jar with a hollowed lid.


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How To Usage

a) Place the terrarium in the sunlight.
b) Observe the ecosystems in the terrarium.
c) Discuss the results of the observations

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Source :
A terrestrial ecosystem

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