Biodiversity

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What is the term for all living and nonliving things in an environment and the many ways they interact?

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Ecosystem

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What is the term for the movement of organisms out of an ecosystem?

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Emigration

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What type of symbiotic relationship occurs when one organism benefits at the expense of another?

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Parasitism

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What is the term for a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit?

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Mutualism

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Give an example of mutualism in nature.

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Hummingbirds pollinating flowers while feeding on nectar.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem stability?

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Higher biodiversity increases resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand changes.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of organisms into an ecosystem, while emigration is the movement out of an ecosystem.

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What is an example of parasitism?

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A tick feeding on the blood of a mammal.