Unit 2 Test: Ecology Review

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What is parasitism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is a biome?

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A large geographic area characterized by similar climate, plants, and animals, such as a tropical rainforest.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a niche?

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The role and position a species has in its environment, including its habitat and how it obtains resources.

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What happens to an ecosystem after a fire?

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It can reestablish itself, often leading to a climax community similar to the previous one.

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What is competition in ecology?

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A relationship where two organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or light.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is predation?

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A relationship where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey).

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.