Science 4.3 Ecosystems

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is all of the populations of different species that live in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) parts of an environment.

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What is an example of a living part of an ecosystem?

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A tree is a living part of a forest ecosystem.

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What role do plants play in a food web?

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Plants provide energy for more than one organism in a food web.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a species lives and grows.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, soil, and sunlight.

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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How do organisms interact in a food web?

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Organisms in a food web interact through feeding relationships, where energy is transferred from one organism to another.

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