13. ECOLOGY JEDI TRAINING

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Define decomposers and their function in an ecosystem.

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Decomposers are organisms, like fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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Explain the predator-prey relationship.

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The predator-prey relationship describes the dynamics between two species where one (the predator) hunts and consumes the other (the prey), affecting their population sizes.

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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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 are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and soil.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, providing resilience against environmental changes.