Populations & Resources Amplify Review

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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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 an ecosystem?

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

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What happens to a deer population when the puma population increases?

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The deer population will likely decrease due to increased predation by pumas.

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What does it mean if a population is stable?

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A stable population means that the number of births and deaths are balanced, resulting in no significant change in population size.

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What is the relationship between predators and prey?

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Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals (prey), which can affect the population size of both groups.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What can cause a decrease in a fish population?

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A decrease in a fish population can occur if more fish die than are born, often due to overfishing or environmental changes.

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How does an increase in one population affect other populations in an ecosystem?

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An increase in one population can lead to a decrease in another population if they are directly related, such as predator and prey.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and supporting plant growth.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.