Ecosystems Summative Review

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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A population is all the individuals of the same species that live in a specific area.

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What defines a producer in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the nonliving components of their environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot make their own food and rely on other organisms for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How do forest fires affect deer populations?

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An increase in forest fires can decrease the number of deer by destroying their habitat and food sources.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, including different species and genetic variations.

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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.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.