Competition in Ecosystems

Competition in Ecosystems

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Flashcard

Science

7th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-5

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is the specific environment in which all the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors in an area interact.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are biotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are living organisms or products of living organisms in an ecosystem.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are abiotic factors?

Back

Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, temperature, and minerals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is competition in ecosystems?

Back

Competition in ecosystems refers to the struggle between organisms for the same resources, such as food, space, and mates.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a biotic factor?

Back

An example of a biotic factor is any living organism, such as plants, animals, fungi, or bacteria.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of an abiotic factor?

Back

An example of an abiotic factor is water, air, sunlight, or soil.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do organisms compete in an ecosystem?

Back

Organisms compete for resources such as food, water, shelter, and mates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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