Ecology

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Where does energy on our earth originally come from?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth.

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In which type of relationship do both species benefit?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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Which biome is characterized by warm areas with mostly grasses, few isolated trees, and small shrubs?

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Tropical Grassland is characterized by warm temperatures, grasses, and few trees.

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Which biome is characterized by many trees and year-round rain with warm temperatures?

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Tropical Rainforest is known for its dense tree cover and consistent rainfall.

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What are the nonliving things in an ecosystem called?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem.

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What is the term for living components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors refer to the living organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?

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

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What is the term for the role an organism plays in its ecosystem?

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An ecological niche describes how an organism fits into its environment.

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What is the term for a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.