Ecology and Ecosystems

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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What is the primary source of energy for almost all ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for almost all ecosystems is the sun.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is 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 food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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Define ecosystem.

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

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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

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Quantitative data is numerical and can be measured, while qualitative data describes characteristics and qualities.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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