Ecology Introduction (Earth Science)

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What are the non-living parts of the environment?

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Abiotic components such as rocks, air, temperature, sunlight, and water.

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What process removes Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What gas is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What term describes the living or once living organisms in an ecosystem?

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Biotic.

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How are fossil fuels classified in terms of biotic and abiotic?

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Fossil fuels are considered either biotic or abiotic; it's debated in science.

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What is the definition of ecology?

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The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment in which a species lives.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

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What is the significance of decomposers?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.