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Ecosystems Quick Facts  QUICK FACTS - Ecosystems Ecosystems are communities of interacting organisms (plants and animals) and the physical environment in which they live. They are the combination and interaction of the plants, animals, minerals, and people in any given area of the Earth. This could be a forest, an ocean, a city, a pond or our own back garden. Every part of Earth is part of an ecosystem. The study of ecosystems helps us to gather information about natural changes and learn how to predict them as well as considering how the actions of humans can harm or protect our environment. More Information >>      Ecosystem Contents >> Quick Facts<< Introduction How does an Ecosytem Work ? Studying Ecosystems Ecosystems Links