Matter and Energy in the Environment 1

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What is the theme of ecology?

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Interconnectedness

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What is the advantage of different bird species feeding at different heights in a tree?

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There is less competition for food.

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Why can two closely related species of birds coexist in the same tree?

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Each occupies a different niche.

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Define 'niche' in an ecological context.

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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 are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria are all examples of biotic factors.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is the interaction between organisms or species in which both are harmed when they compete for limited resources.

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Explain the concept of 'carrying capacity.'

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

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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Define 'ecosystem.'

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