6.LS2.4 Flashcard - Biotic, Abiotic, and Biomes

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What is an ecosystem made up of?

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Both biotic and abiotic factors.

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Which biome has permafrost?

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Tundra.

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What is an abiotic factor that limits population size?

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Space.

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What is the carrying capacity?

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The total number of organisms that an area can support.

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Which land biome do we live in?

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Temperate Deciduous Forest.

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Define biotic factors.

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors.

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and temperature.

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What is a biome?

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

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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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 the ecosystem.