Life Science Flashcard #3

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in a desert?

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A snake is an example of a biotic factor in a desert.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down waste or dead organisms and recycles 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 sunlight, air, and water.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Sunlight, air, and water are all examples of abiotic factors.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, serving as the base of the food chain.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms over land.