Limiting Factors/Human Impact

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What is a limiting factor?

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Factors/resources that limit how many organisms can live in an area at the same time.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is a population?

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A group of the same species living in an area.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the major cause for air pollution?

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Factories and cars.

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Which of the following would NOT be an example of a density independent factor?

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Predation.

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What do decomposers do?

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Break down and recycle dead organisms and organic matter.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a density dependent factor?

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Factors that affect population size in relation to the population's density.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is an example of a density independent factor?

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Natural disasters like tornadoes or hurricanes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3