Biosphere

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large ecological area on Earth that is composed of many similar ecosystems with the same climate and geographic locations.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and air or atmosphere.

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What does biodiversity mean?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What do plants need to survive?

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Plants need water, air, and sunlight to survive.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives and grows.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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