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Anna Banana · 01-09-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hera

All in all.... they had done fairly well. It was a simple enough concept to grasp in terms of basics, so she didn't need to worry about that.
"Good, good... so you all have a sound understanding of what an ecosystem is." But just to reiterate... because reiterating cemented knowledge to memory... "Ecosystems, being systems, are formed through the interactions between organisms and their physical environment, both living and inanimate."

"Now many of you touched on points and aspects which make up ecosystems... characterises them and shapes them into what they are. Things to consider, when studying ecosystems," which is what they were doing, so notes on the following would be handy for them later, "... include solar energy, moisture, minerals, nutrients, soil, organisms and disturbances."

Now came the crucial part, which would significantly influence their success in this course of study...
"Why... would understanding ecosystems be important to the study of herbology? What can we gain from this?"

Sierra remained wide-eyed for at least the next minute or two. Notes. There were just so many notes to take. She hastily copied down the list of six things to consider when studying ecosystems. She dotted all her i's, crossed all her t's, then looked back up at the professor.

Sierra raised her hand. "Well, I think it's the same rule of thumb we as humans use when choosing what to wear in the morning. If it's cold, we dress in warmer clothes, and if it's hot, we dress in cooler clothes," she said. Yes, she was relating all this to choosing the right clothes to wear.

"We have to know and understand the environment a plant is living in in order to know what's best for it," she continued. "...and we also have to know what dangers are out there, so we can keep the plant safe."

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Anna Banana Selkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 36,514 Hogwarts RPG Name: Eliza Bellerose Slytherin Second Year x1	Hiss!Roar!Growl!Caw! \| Hermione's Double \| The Little Three \| Alecate Quote: Originally Posted by Hera All in all.... they had done fairly well. It was a simple enough concept to grasp in terms of basics, so she didn't need to worry about that. "Good, good... so you all have a sound understanding of what an ecosystem is." But just to reiterate... because reiterating cemented knowledge to memory... "Ecosystems, being systems, are formed through the interactions between organisms and their physical environment, both living and inanimate." "Now many of you touched on points and aspects which make up ecosystems... characterises them and shapes them into what they are. Things to consider, when studying ecosystems," which is what they were doing, so notes on the following would be handy for them later, "... include solar energy, moisture, minerals, nutrients, soil, organisms and disturbances." Now came the crucial part, which would significantly influence their success in this course of study... "Why... would understanding ecosystems be important to the study of herbology? What can we gain from this?" Sierra remained wide-eyed for at least the next minute or two. Notes. There were just so many notes to take. She hastily copied down the list of six things to consider when studying ecosystems. She dotted all her i's, crossed all her t's, then looked back up at the professor. Sierra raised her hand. "Well, I think it's the same rule of thumb we as humans use when choosing what to wear in the morning. If it's cold, we dress in warmer clothes, and if it's hot, we dress in cooler clothes," she said. Yes, she was relating all this to choosing the right clothes to wear. "We have to know and understand the environment a plant is living in in order to know what's best for it," she continued. "...and we also have to know what dangers are out there, so we can keep the plant safe." __________________