Ecology Review

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is all the organisms of the same species living in the same area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of the environment, such as rocks, air, temperature, sunlight, and water.

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How much energy is provided to secondary consumers if primary consumers store 54,000 joules?

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5,400 joules.

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What do groups of rabbits living in the same area represent?

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A population.

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of very similar organisms that can mate and reproduce offspring of the same type.

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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Define biotic factors.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an environment, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species or community of organisms lives.

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What is the difference between a community and a population?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species living together, while a population consists of individuals of the same species.

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What is a niche in ecology?

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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.