Ecosystems Review

Ecosystems Review

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, air) in a specific area.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are biotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem that affect the growth and survival of organisms, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are abiotic factors?

Back

Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem that influence living organisms, including sunlight, temperature, water, and nutrients.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is competition in an ecosystem?

Back

Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources (like food, water, or space) in an ecosystem.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mutualism?

Back

Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction, such as clownfish and sea anemones.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is commensalism?

Back

Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed, like birds nesting in trees.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is parasitism?

Back

Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, such as ticks feeding on mammals.

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