6th Grade - Levels of an Ecosystem Test Review

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is an area with living organisms (biotic components) and non-living elements (abiotic components) that interact with each other.

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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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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What kingdom do multicellular, autotrophic organisms with cell walls belong to?

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Plantae.

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How do biotic factors depend on abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors rely on abiotic factors to grow and survive, as they provide essential resources like water, nutrients, and light.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Give an example of a biotic component in an ecosystem.

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A whale.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic and abiotic factors interact with each other, influencing the health and sustainability of the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is an example of a biotic interaction?

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A squirrel using a log as shelter.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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