Unit 4 Ecosystem Review

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What is the role of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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To influence the growth of living organisms.

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What is the role of nutrient cycling in ecosystems?

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To recycle essential elements for living organisms.

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What defines consumers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that consume other organisms for energy.

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Why is it important to eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients?

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To support energy needs and growth and repair processes.

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What is the significance of the relationships among producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem?

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To maintain balance in the ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem that affect living organisms, such as sunlight, temperature, and water.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis, providing energy for other organisms.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that break down dead matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, crucial for resilience and stability.