Ecological Interactions Review

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem that affect living organisms, such as average yearly rainfall, temperature, and soil quality.

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List the levels of ecological organization from smallest to largest.

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The correct order is: organism, population, community, ecosystem.

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Where does the energy we get from food initially come from?

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The energy comes from the sun.

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What do the arrows in a food chain or food web represent?

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The arrows represent the flow of energy from one organism to another.

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What role do wolves play in the ecosystem when they prey on beavers?

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Wolves are considered secondary consumers because they eat primary consumers (beavers) that feed on producers (plants).

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Define a producer in an ecosystem.

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected food chains.