Carrying Capacity

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the plants, animals, and other single-celled organisms (like bacteria) that live in an ecosystem.

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What is predation?

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Predation is a form of interaction where the organism that benefits is the predator.

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What is emigration?

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Emigration is the movement of organisms out of an area or ecosystem.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the amount of organisms that an ecosystem can support.

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What type of growth does a logistical growth graph represent?

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Logistical growth represents a population growth that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in the environment, such as sunlight, temperature, and water.

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What is the difference between exponential growth and logistical growth?

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Exponential growth occurs when resources are unlimited, leading to a rapid increase in population, while logistical growth occurs when resources are limited, leading to a stabilization of population size.

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What is a niche?

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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 is the significance of a food chain?

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A food chain illustrates the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem, showing how organisms are interconnected.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy from producers to various levels of consumers.