
Ecology Food Chain/Web Flashcard
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Biology
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
Back
A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. Example: tree.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a population in ecology?
Back
A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the ecosystem if there is a sudden increase in a primary consumer's population?
Back
An increase in a primary consumer's population can lead to a decrease in the population of producers (like plants) due to overconsumption.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a trophic level?
Back
A trophic level is the position an organism occupies in a food chain, which is determined by its feeding relationships.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tertiary consumer?
Back
A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers and is typically at the top of the food chain.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are omnivores?
Back
Omnivores are organisms that eat both plants (producers) and animals (consumers), making them both primary and secondary consumers.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?
Back
A community is a group of different species living together in one area, while an ecosystem includes the community and the abiotic factors (like water, soil, and climate) in that area.
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