HBio 3.1 & 3.2 Vocab

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What is a Biotic Item?

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A biotic item is a living thing, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an Abiotic Item?

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An abiotic item is a non-living thing, such as water, rocks, and air.

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Define Ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a complex system that varies in size and includes biotic and abiotic factors that interact with each other.

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What is a Population?

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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 a Community?

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What are Biotic Factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are Abiotic Factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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Give an example of a Biotic Item.

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A kangaroo is an example of a biotic item.

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Give an example of an Abiotic Item.

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A basketball hoop is an example of an abiotic item.

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What is the difference between Biotic and Abiotic Items?

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Biotic items are living things, while abiotic items are non-living things.