per 2 3.1 & 3.2 Vocab

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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What does the term 'geosphere' refer to?

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The geosphere refers to the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is made up of all the living organisms in a particular area, interacting with each other.

Front

What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and temperature.

Front

Give an example of a biotic factor in a desert ecosystem.

Back

Cactus is an example of a biotic factor in a desert ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the abiotic environment.

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Define 'habitat'.

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives and grows.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.