Environmental Review

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What is an ecosystem?

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The interactions among living and non-living things in an environment.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as light, water, and minerals.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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How does biodiversity affect ecosystems?

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Biodiversity helps maintain a stable ecosystem by promoting resilience and adaptability.

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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, forming the base of the food chain.

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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.

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What is a food chain?

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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 complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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