Lesson 1 and 2 Flashcard

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the parts of a habitat that are or once were alive, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is the community of organisms that lives in a particular area, along with the nonliving environment.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down biotic wastes and dead organisms, returning raw materials to the ecosystem.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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An example of a biotic factor is animals.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, and water.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes multiple species.

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are essential because they provide energy for consumers by converting sunlight into food.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.