Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a system that includes both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors interacting in a specific environment.

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What are the two main types of ecosystems?

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The two main types of ecosystems are terrestrial ecosystems (land-based) and aquatic ecosystems (water-based).

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What is a terrestrial ecosystem?

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A terrestrial ecosystem is primarily composed of land, but it can also include some water bodies.

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What is an aquatic ecosystem?

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An aquatic ecosystem is primarily composed of water, but it can also include some land areas.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor refers to any living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor refers to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms, such as animals that eat plants or other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is a type of consumer that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is a type of consumer that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is a consumer that eats both plants and animals.