Ecology

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What are the living parts of an ecosystem called?

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Biotic factors.

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What is the likely consequence if a prey species becomes extinct?

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The predators that eat the prey may be threatened.

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What type of organism is a chimpanzee that eats fruits, nuts, leaves, and small mammals?

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Omnivore.

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What type of relationship exists when one organism benefits and the other is not affected?

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Commensalism.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a predator-prey relationship: a honeybee and flower, a lion and zebra, or a hawk and mouse?

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A honeybee and flower.

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What term describes the non-living components of an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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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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What is an example of a keystone species?

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Sea otters are considered a keystone species because they help maintain the balance of kelp forest ecosystems.