Populations and Resources Flashcard

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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

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What components make up an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is made up of living things (biotic factors) and nonliving things (abiotic factors) such as rocks and soil.

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What does the term 'reproduce' mean in biology?

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Reproduce refers to the process by which new organisms are created from existing ones.

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What happens to the consumer population if the resource population decreases?

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If the resource population decreases, then the consumer population will likely decrease as well.

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What are energy storage molecules?

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Energy storage molecules are molecules that organisms can use to release the energy needed to survive.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms.

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Explain the term 'biome'.

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions and distinct plant and animal communities.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.