Preview Ecosystem Interactions and Survival Flashcard

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What is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, soil, and air.

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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

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What is an example of an instinctual behavioral trait?

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An instinctual behavioral trait is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, such as turtle hatchlings returning to the sea.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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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, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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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, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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How does pollution affect ecosystems?

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Pollution can harm ecosystems by contaminating air, water, and soil, which can decrease biodiversity and disrupt food webs.

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing is the practice of catching too many fish at once, leading to a decline in fish populations and harming marine ecosystems.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process of destroying natural environments, often due to human activities, which threatens wildlife.