Food Chain Flashcard

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals (prey) for food.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that spreads widely in a new habitat and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What are biotic factors?

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

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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How do predators affect prey populations?

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Predators help control prey populations by keeping them in check, preventing overpopulation and depletion of resources.

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What happens to an ecosystem if a top predator is removed?

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If a top predator is removed, it can lead to an increase in prey populations, which may result in overgrazing or depletion of vegetation.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.