Habitat & Niche

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What is the definition of a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.

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What is a niche in ecology?

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A niche refers to the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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Give an example of a habitat for a crocodile.

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Freshwater rivers.

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What type of habitat do squirrels typically inhabit?

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Forests.

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What is the niche of a squirrel?

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Staying busy storing nuts and seeds for winter.

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What is the niche of a whale?

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Eating plankton and krill.

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How do habitats differ from niches?

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Habitats refer to the physical environment where organisms live, while niches describe the specific role and interactions of an organism within that environment.

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What factors can affect a habitat?

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Climate, availability of resources (food, water), presence of predators, and human activities.

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What is an example of a terrestrial habitat?

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Deserts, forests, grasslands.

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What is an example of an aquatic habitat?

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Oceans, rivers, lakes.