Ecosystems

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What are decomposers and what role do they play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers, such as mushrooms and bacteria, are organisms that break down decaying organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the physical environment where an organism lives, while a niche refers to the role or function of that organism within its ecosystem.

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What type of ecological pyramid represents the number of individuals at each trophic level?

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The number pyramid depicts the number of individual organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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What are density dependent factors? Provide examples.

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Density dependent factors are influences on a population that change as population density changes. Examples include predation and competition.

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What are abiotic factors? Give examples.

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical components of the environment. Examples include water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Explain the concept of carrying capacity in an ecosystem.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support without degrading the habitat.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity, stability, and resilience, allowing ecosystems to better withstand environmental changes.