Ecology Review

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing the necessary resources for survival.

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What is the primary producer in an ecosystem?

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The primary producer is an organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population refers to all the individuals of a particular species living in a specific area at a given time.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in a specific area and interact with each other.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients from one level to another.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers and is typically at the top of the food chain.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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An example of a biotic factor is any living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.