Populations and Resources Flashcard

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What happens to the fox population when the vole population decreases?

Back

The fox population will decrease.

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What is an ecosystem made up of?

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An ecosystem is made up of living things and nonliving things.

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If a squirrel population has stayed the same over 50 years, what must be true?

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The number of squirrels that were born was the same as the number of squirrels that died.

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What organism is the main focus of the Amplify unit story?

Back

Moon Jellies.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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

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Define 'carrying capacity' in an ecosystem.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Plants, animals, and microorganisms are examples of biotic factors.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Sunlight, water, and soil are examples of abiotic factors.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.