Ecosystems & Biomes

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the interacting organisms that live in an environment and the abiotic parts of the environment that affect the organisms.

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What is climate?

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The average weather in a particular place over a long period of time.

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Which biome has a climate that is extremely cold and dry?

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Tundra.

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In which biome would you find animals with adaptations for a climate with very little precipitation?

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Desert.

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What does greater biodiversity in a habitat indicate?

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The habitat is more likely to last.

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What is a biome?

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A large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements like water, soil, and climate.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment in which an organism lives.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that eat other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.