Competition in Ecosystems

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What is competition in ecosystems?

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Competition in ecosystems refers to the struggle between organisms for limited resources such as food, water, and shelter.

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What is an organism?

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A self-contained living thing that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, temperature, and soil.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What do organisms compete for in an ecosystem?

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Organisms compete for food, water, shelter, and mates.

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What happens when two species compete for the same resource?

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One species may outcompete the other, leading to a decrease in the population of the less competitive species.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment where an organism lives, which provides food, shelter, and mates.

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How does a decrease in water level affect competition?

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A decrease in water level can lead to increased competition for limited resources among aquatic organisms.

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What is a population?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.