LS2.5/2.6 Invasive Species and Ecosystem Changes

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic?

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Biotic refers to living organisms, while abiotic refers to non-living things.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is an organism that plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of an ecosystem and helps preserve biodiversity.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are disturbances in ecosystems?

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Disturbances in ecosystems are events like deforestation, overfishing, and pollution that disrupt the natural balance of the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What defines an endangered species?

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A species is considered endangered when it suffers from habitat damage, disease, predation, or other hazards that threaten its survival.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Why do invasive species grow quickly in new environments?

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Invasive species often grow quickly because they have no natural predators in the new area.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What are biotic factors?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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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.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that spreads rapidly in a new environment, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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