Biotic, Abiotic, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids Flashcard

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include animals like deer, plants like trees, and microorganisms like bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include rocks, water, air, and sunlight.

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What does the term 'predator/prey' mean?

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Predator/prey refers to the relationship where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is competition in an ecological context?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host).

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation showing the flow of energy at different trophic levels in an ecosystem.