What is an Ecosystem?

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their natural environment.

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What type of ecosystems are rivers and lakes?

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Freshwater ecosystems.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem?

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Buildings.

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What does biosynosis refer to?

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The biological community that lives in the surroundings.

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What can endanger the existence of an ecosystem?

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Change in resources.

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What are the two main components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living part of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living part of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and soil.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that eat other organisms for energy.