Ecology - 6th Grade (Ms. Rivera)

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What is a population in ecology?

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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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Give an example of a population.

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A herd of cattle.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem (like sunlight and water), while biotic factors are living components (like plants and animals).

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Is sunlight an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor.

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What do plants need to survive?

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Plants need moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen, light, and minerals to survive.

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What does it mean when we say a plant depends on abiotic factors?

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It means the plant relies on non-living elements like sunlight, water, and minerals for its growth and survival.

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What are the levels of organization in ecology from simple to complex?

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The levels of organization are: organism, population, community, ecosystem.

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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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Give an example of an ecosystem.

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The tundra.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area.