Unit 6 Test Review 2024

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Is wind a biotic or abiotic factor?

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Abiotic factor: Wind is considered an abiotic factor because it is a non-living component of the environment.

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What do people depend on the oceans for?

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Natural resources, food and water, transportation - All of the above.

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What do we call all of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other?

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Ecosystem: An ecosystem includes all living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a living or once-living organism in an ecosystem called?

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Biotic factor: Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem.

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What has caused a shortage of fish in some areas despite fisheries renewing themselves naturally each year?

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Overfishing: Overfishing has led to a decline in fish populations in certain areas.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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

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What is the role of natural resources in human life?

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Natural resources provide essential materials for food, shelter, energy, and various products.

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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community consists of all the living organisms in a specific area, while an ecosystem includes both living organisms and their physical environment.

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing is the practice of catching fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to a depletion of fish stocks.