Ecology Review

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What is a predator-prey relationship?

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A predator-prey relationship is an ecological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey).

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Give an example of a predator-prey relationship.

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An example of a predator-prey relationship is a spider and a fly.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, temperature, and minerals.

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Is water an abiotic factor?

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Yes, water is considered an abiotic factor.

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What happens to prey populations when there are not enough predators?

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When there are not enough predators, prey populations can grow excessively, leading to overpopulation and potential starvation due to resource depletion.

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True or False: If there are too many prey and not enough predators, the prey population may eventually starve.

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False. While overpopulation can lead to resource depletion, it does not guarantee starvation.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all biotic and abiotic factors.

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True or False: An organism's habitat is where it lives.

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True.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Provide an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is a bird building a nest in a tree.