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Factors affecting populations in ecosystems

Factors affecting populations in ecosystems

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Biology

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is desalination and why is it used?

Back

Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for irrigation and drinking. It is used to address the increasing demand for freshwater as natural sources become scarce.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a potential environmental impact of desalination on marine ecosystems?

Back

Desalination can alter ocean salt levels, leading to loss of species and unbalanced populations in marine food webs.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the decline of shark populations affect ocean biodiversity?

Back

The decline of sharks disrupts the entire food chain in the ocean, leading to imbalances in marine biodiversity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are biotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem that can affect the population and distribution of organisms, such as competition, predation, and availability of mates.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a biotic factor affecting a population.

Back

An example is a squirrel that cannot find a mate, which directly affects its ability to reproduce and maintain its population.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are the living elements of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components, such as temperature, water, and soil.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

Back

Predators help maintain the balance of populations within an ecosystem by controlling the numbers of prey species.

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