Ecosystems Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where an organism lives.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem includes all living and non-living things in a particular area.

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What is a niche in an ecosystem?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism in its ecosystem.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in a particular area.

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What process do green plants use to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make their own food using sunlight.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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Explain the term 'food chain'.

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a simple linear pathway of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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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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