Biotic, Abiotic, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids Flashcard

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What is the relationship called when one organism eats another?

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Predator/Prey

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What type of factor are termites considered?

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Biotic

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Is a deer classified as a biotic or abiotic factor?

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Biotic

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What do the arrows in a food chain or web represent?

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They show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.

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Define biotic factors.

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

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Define abiotic factors.

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

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is competition in an ecological context?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.