Ch 4 Ecology Vocab - Hon ENVIRO

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What are the nonliving parts of the ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors include temperature, water, sunlight, air, and soil.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of living things only, such as deer, grass, leaves, and bunnies.

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What is the branch of science that studies living things and their relationship with the environment?

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Ecology.

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What do you call organisms that feed on both living producers and other consumers?

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Omnivores.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead plants and animals.

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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, and microorganisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the role of producers 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 are herbivores?

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Herbivores are organisms that primarily eat plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are organisms that primarily eat other animals.