Ecosystem Changes

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, air) in a specific area.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably without degrading the habitat.

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What happens when an invasive species is introduced to an ecosystem?

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An invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, leading to a decline or extinction of native populations.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and their relative abundance.

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How do human activities impact ecosystems?

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Human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and urbanization can disrupt ecosystems, leading to habitat loss, species extinction, and changes in ecosystem functions.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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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, showing how different species are related through feeding relationships.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the physical environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its ecosystem.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.