Ecology

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with each other and the nonliving things in the environment.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life on Earth.

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of similar organisms that can reproduce with each other.

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What does the term 'niche' refer to in ecology?

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A niche refers to an organism’s 'role' in an ecosystem.

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What type of relationship is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of relationship in which both organisms benefit.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

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What is the significance of food chains in ecology?

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Food chains illustrate the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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