Vocab Flashcard 1 Ecology

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

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Leaves are not decomposers; they are organic matter that can be broken down by decomposers.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of different populations of organisms living and interacting in the same area.

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What is a population?

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A population consists of two or more members of the same species living and interacting in a specific area.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with one another and with their environment.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Examples include plants and trees.

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions and distinct plant and animal communities.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community consists of different populations interacting, while an ecosystem includes both the community and the physical environment.