Dynamic Ecosystems

Front

What is a population in an ecosystem?

Back

A population is many organisms of the same species living in the same area.

Front

What is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

Back

Grass is an example of a biotic factor.

Front

What happens to biodiversity when a deer population increases significantly in a grassland ecosystem?

Back

Biodiversity would decrease, and sustainability would decrease.

Front

What is competition in an ecosystem?

Back

Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resource, such as food or shelter.

Front

What is primary succession?

Back

Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

Front

What is a community in an ecosystem?

Back

A community is a group of different species living together in the same area.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

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

Front

What is a biotic factor?

Back

A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism or the environment.

Front

What is an abiotic factor?

Back

An abiotic factor is a non-living part of the environment that can influence living organisms, such as water, sunlight, and soil.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.