Ecology Review

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What are living things made up of?

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Cells

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What is an invasive species?

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A species that is not native to a specific location and causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that uses sunlight or chemical energy to make its own food.

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What happens if several species of carnivores are removed from an ecosystem?

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There will likely be a decrease in stability among populations.

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What is ecology?

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The study of how living things interact with one another and with their environment.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that gets energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead organisms and organic waste.

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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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What is an ecosystem?

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

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.