Interdependence of Living Systems 23

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What is interdependence in living systems?

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Interdependence refers to the way in which different organisms and their environments rely on each other for survival, forming a complex web of relationships.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, that affect the survival and reproduction of organisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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Explain the concept of a food web.

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow through different trophic levels.

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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, space, or mates, which can limit their growth and survival.

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Define predator-prey relationship.

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A predator-prey relationship is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey), influencing population dynamics.

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What happens to a predator population when prey population increases?

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When prey population increases, the predator population may also increase due to the greater availability of food, leading to more successful reproduction.

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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 sustainably support, based on available resources.

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How do abiotic factors affect biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors, such as temperature and water availability, can influence the health, growth, and reproduction of biotic factors, shaping the ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth and maintains ecosystem health.