Habitat and Ecosystem Flashcard

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What type of trees dominate the taiga habitat?

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Coniferous trees are the dominant type of trees in the taiga habitat.

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Which countries are part of the taiga region?

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The taiga region includes Canada, Russia, China, Mongolia, Finland, Sweden, and Norway.

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Which subzone of the oceanic zone receives the most sunlight?

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The Epipelagic zone receives the most sunlight in the oceanic zone.

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What is the main reason for losing habitat?

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Urban sprawl and human population growth are the main reasons for habitat loss.

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What are the five factors needed for an area to be considered a habitat?

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The five factors are food, water, cover, space, and arrangement.

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Define 'habitat'.

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives and grows.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living elements like water and soil.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.