Ecosystems (SOL 4.3)

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What are the non-living factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living factors include water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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A mushroom is an example of a decomposer.

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What is the name of a bird that belongs to the Geospiza genus?

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Geospiza is the name of the bird.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where an organism lives.

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is a collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.