Ecology Review

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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, water, soil, and temperature.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What does it mean if a population is increasing?

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It means that the number of births exceeds the number of deaths, leading to growth in the population.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of interactions among organisms and their environments.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.

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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.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.