Science 7 Ecosystems Flashcard 1 Review

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What is the definition of a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What are ecosystems, and what are the main types of ecosystems?

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Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with their physical environment. The main types of ecosystems include terrestrial (land) ecosystems like forests and deserts, and aquatic ecosystems like freshwater and marine.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms, while biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

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What is the main difference between climate and weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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What is a desert ecosystem characterized by?

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A desert ecosystem is characterized by very low rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

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What is quantitative observation in science?

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Quantitative observation involves measuring and counting, using instruments to gather numerical data.

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What is qualitative observation in science?

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Qualitative observation involves describing characteristics or qualities without using numbers, such as color, texture, or smell.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.