MODULE 8 REVIEW

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What are abiotic factors?

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Nonliving things in an ecosystem such as soil, rain, sunlight, and humidity.

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What are pioneer species?

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The first living things to inhabit an area during ecological succession.

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What is biological magnification?

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The buildup of non-biodegradable chemicals in consumers as the chemicals are passed up the food chain.

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Who is the top consumer in a food chain?

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The organism at the top of the food chain that has no natural predators, such as a bobcat.

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What is predation?

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An interaction where one organism catches and eats another organism.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.

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What is a climax community?

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A stable and mature community that undergoes little change in species composition.

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What are consumers?

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Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.