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What are nonliving things in an ecosystem?

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Nonliving things in an ecosystem include rocks, air, light, and soil.

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What does 'aquatic' mean?

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Aquatic means water-based.

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What can you infer about animals that thrive in deserts?

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They must be able to survive on very little water.

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Give an example of a living thing interacting with a nonliving thing.

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A prairie dog that lives beneath the soil.

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How would you describe a desert ecosystem?

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A desert ecosystem is described as arid.

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What are the two main types of ecosystems?

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Terrestrial (land-based) and aquatic (water-based) ecosystems.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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Name a factor that affects ecosystems.

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Climate is a factor that affects ecosystems.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.