Ecosystem Song and Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a biotic factor?

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

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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 rocks, water, temperature, and sunlight.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Examples of biotic factors include elephants, zebras, acacia trees, and bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Examples of abiotic factors include rocks, water, temperature, and sunlight.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful.

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Is a rose a biotic or abiotic factor?

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A rose is a biotic factor.

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Is a deer a biotic or abiotic factor?

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A deer is a biotic factor.

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Is a rock a biotic or abiotic factor?

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A rock is an abiotic factor.