Competition in Ecosystems

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What do ecosystems depend on organisms to do?

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Interact with each other to maintain stability.

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What do plants compete for in ecosystems?

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Air, water, space, and sunlight.

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What are air, water, and sunlight classified as in an ecosystem?

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Nonliving components.

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What happens to hawks and rabbits if a disease strikes the snake population?

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The population of hawks will decrease. The population of rabbits will increase.

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What is a limited resource in an ecosystem?

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Something that is needed by organisms and is not infinite (unlimited) in the environment. If the resource runs out or is destroyed, then the organisms that need it will likely die off.

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What is competition in ecosystems?

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The struggle between organisms for limited resources.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is the difference between living and nonliving components of an ecosystem?

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Living components include all organisms, while nonliving components include elements like air, water, and minerals.

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How do predators affect the populations of prey in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey, preventing overpopulation.