Biology Chapter 3 Test

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What does the environment consist of?

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Both biotic and abiotic factors.

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How do biotic and abiotic factors influence an ecosystem?

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They interact to shape the environment and living conditions.

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At which latitude does the temperate zone start in the Northern Hemisphere?

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23.5° N.

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What is the primary difference between a biome and the biosphere?

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A biome is a specific geographic area with distinct plant and animal groups, while the biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living organisms in an ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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Define a biome.

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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How do ecosystems differ from biomes?

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Ecosystems are smaller units that include living organisms and their physical environment, while biomes are larger areas defined by climate and vegetation.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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