Environmental Midterm

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the place where an organism lives, providing the necessary resources for survival.

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What is the ultimate source of energy in most ecosystems?

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The sun is the ultimate source of energy in most ecosystems.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle 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 water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, like grass.

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Define 'niche' in an ecological context.

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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