Homeostasis: Lessons 1-4

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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Why are bees considered a keystone species?

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They pollinate flowers that produce fruit which supports the ecosystem.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Non-living parts of the environment.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is the role of consumers in a food chain?

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Eat other species and keep them from overpopulating.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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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 non-living components.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the impact of an increase in predator population on prey species?

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An increase in predator population can lead to a decrease in prey population.