Biology - Common Final 1st Semester

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals, that affects the size and health of a population.

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What type of consumers are snakes and frogs in a food pyramid?

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Snakes and frogs are examples of carnivores, which are organisms that primarily eat other animals.

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Define abiotic factors.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of the environment, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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What happens to a toad population introduced into a new environment with no natural predators?

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The toad population would most likely increase due to the lack of natural predators.

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Where are producers located in an energy pyramid?

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Producers are located at the bottom of the energy pyramid.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms, including plants and animals.

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What are decomposers and their role in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers, such as fungi and bacteria, break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores are organisms that eat plants, while carnivores are organisms that eat other animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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