Homeostasis Story line (Unit 3)

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What is a community in ecology?

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A collection of living organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

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Define an ecosystem.

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All of the organisms living in an area and the non-living environment around them.

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What distinguishes primary consumers from secondary consumers?

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Primary consumers eat only plants; secondary consumers eat other consumers.

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Why are bees considered a keystone species?

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They pollinate flowers that produce fruit which supports the ecosystem.

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What does a food web illustrate?

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The pathway of energy through the living components of an ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, or autotrophs, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What are decomposers and their function?

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

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Explain the term 'trophic level'.

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how organisms obtain energy.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem (like water and soil), while biotic factors are living components (like plants and animals).

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.