Ecology Pt 1 Review

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms, primarily plants, that produce their own food through photosynthesis and serve as a food source for other organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and the genetic diversity within those species.

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What is a greenhouse gas?

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A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is a condition that occurs when two or more organisms compete for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the branch of biology that studies how organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food from inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that spreads widely in a new habitat, often causing harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often harming it.