8.L.3 Ecosystems

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What is the relationship called when one organism benefits at the expense of another?

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Parasitism

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What determines the carrying capacity of a population in an ecosystem?

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The amount of food available in the area.

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What is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A non-living component, such as sand in a desert.

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What is the term for the natural environment where an organism lives?

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Habitat

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What term describes organisms living together in an ecosystem?

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Coexistence

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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When organisms vie for the same resources, such as food or space.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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Plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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They create energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.