Ecology and Biology Flashcard

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What is an ABIOTIC factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, soil, and rocks.

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What organelle is responsible for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells that perform photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration include ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What process do plants use to release oxygen into the atmosphere?

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Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis.

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Define ecosystem.

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

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the role of herbivores in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat plants and help transfer energy from producers to higher trophic levels.

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Explain the water cycle.

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The water cycle is the continuous process of water evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in the environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species and genetic diversity.