Predator-Prey Relationships

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and feeds on another organism.

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What is prey?

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Prey is the organism that a predator feeds on.

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How are predator and prey populations linked?

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If the number of prey decreases, then the number of predators will decrease.

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What causes competition among organisms?

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Competition occurs when both organisms attempt to use the same limited resources.

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What happens to predator populations as prey populations increase?

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As prey populations go up, predator populations also increase.

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Define the term 'ecosystem'.

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

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What role do producers play in a food chain?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis and are the base of the food chain.

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What is the significance of the predator-prey relationship in an ecosystem?

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It helps maintain the balance of populations within the ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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How does overpopulation of prey affect the ecosystem?

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Overpopulation of prey can lead to depletion of resources and eventual population crash.