Competition in Ecosystems

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Air, water, and sunlight are all ________ components of an ecosystem.

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nonliving

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An invasive species is a plant or animal that is ________ to an ecosystem.

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not native

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Characteristics such as height, hair color, and eye color are ________ factors.

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genetic

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For populations to continue to survive, some organisms in the population must _________.

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reproduce

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Organisms are the ________ things in an ecosystem.

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living

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their nonliving environment.

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What is competition in ecosystems?

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Competition in ecosystems refers to the struggle between organisms for limited resources such as food, water, and space.

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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 biodiversity?

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

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and nonliving factors.