Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Review

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What process converts light energy into chemical energy in plants?

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Photosynthesis

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What is an example of a biotic factor affecting the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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Predation

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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Leaves

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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Break down glucose to release energy.

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How do abiotic factors influence the carrying capacity of ecosystems?

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They affect the availability of resources.

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Define an ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.

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Explain the term 'carrying capacity'.

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

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What role does energy play in an ecosystem?

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Energy flows through an ecosystem, supporting life processes.