Ecology and Ecosystems REVIEW

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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A population refers to a single species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community includes multiple species living and interacting in a specific area.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and temperature.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What does it mean to classify living things?

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To classify living things means to group them based on shared characteristics.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the study of classifying and describing organisms.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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An example of an abiotic factor is sunlight.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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An example of a biotic factor is a tree.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web shows interconnected food chains.