Populations and Ecosystems

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A system of interacting organisms and nonliving factors in a specified area is a(n) _.

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ecosystem

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What are the abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What are living organisms called?

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Living organisms are called biotic factors.

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Which part of a biome includes nonliving components?

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The abiotic part of a biome includes nonliving components.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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A(n) _ is all the interacting populations in a specified area.

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community

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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Define a biome.

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and supporting new plant growth.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3