Topic 2.1 IB ESS

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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At which trophic level can you find herbivores?

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2nd Level, as they are primary consumers that feed on producers.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as climate, soil, and water.

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Define population density.

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The number of organisms living in a given area, typically expressed as individuals per unit area.

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What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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The population will start to die off to return to the carrying capacity.

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What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

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A resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or population.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.