Fall Final

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem.

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What primary reason puts endangered species at risk of extinction?

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Habitat loss.

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What are pioneer species?

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The first organisms to appear in an ecosystem, such as lichens and moss.

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What is ecological succession?

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A series of gradual changes that take place within an ecosystem after a disturbance.

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What is an example of mutualism?

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Flowers and bees.

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Define ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components, while abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.