Ecosystems Unit Review

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What is a niche in an ecosystem?

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A niche is the specific role or function of an organism within its habitat, including its interactions with other organisms and its environment.

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True or False: A niche is a very specific area that an individual occupies in their habitat.

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False

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What is a parasitic relationship?

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A parasitic relationship is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, such as ticks feeding on a dog.

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What do primary consumers eat?

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Primary consumers eat producers, which are typically plants.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any living thing, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit, such as a bird eating parasites off a rhinoceros.

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Give an example of a parasitic relationship.

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Ticks feeding on a dog.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is the role of secondary consumers?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.