Biotic & Abiotic Factors / Short & Long term environmental changes

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What are biotic factors?

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

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

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Define short-term environmental changes.

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Short-term environmental changes are temporary alterations in the environment that can affect ecosystems for a limited time, such as storms or floods.

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Define long-term environmental changes.

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Long-term environmental changes are persistent alterations in the environment that can have lasting effects on ecosystems, such as climate change or deforestation.

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What is an example of a short-term impact on an ecosystem?

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Localized flooding due to heavy rainfall is an example of a short-term impact.

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What is an example of a long-term impact on an ecosystem?

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Global warming is an example of a long-term impact that affects ecosystems over time.

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How do biotic factors interact with abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need sunlight and water (abiotic) to grow.

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What happens to a population if an abiotic factor like rainfall decreases?

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The population will likely decrease due to reduced water availability.

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What does 'bio' mean in biological terms?

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'Bio' means life.

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How can an increase in one species affect another species in an ecosystem?

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An increase in one species, like crickets, can lead to a decrease in another species, such as grass or flowers, due to increased competition for resources.

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