Homeostasis: Lessons 1-4

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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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, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is the role of primary consumers in a food chain?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores that obtain energy by consuming plants.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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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, including both biotic and abiotic components.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is the significance of the wolf population in the deer population dynamics?

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The wolf population can control the deer population by predation, affecting the overall balance of the ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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What is a niche?

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

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How do changes in one population affect others in an ecosystem?

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Changes in one population can lead to cascading effects on other populations, altering food webs and ecosystem dynamics.