L.S.2.2 Test Prep

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is a group of different species living together in the same area, interacting with each other.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit, such as honeybees and flowers.

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What is competition in ecology?

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

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What is a biotic factor?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and soil.

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What happens to predator and prey populations when a disease affects the prey?

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If a disease spreads through the prey population, the predator population may also decrease due to lack of food.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, such as ticks on mammals.

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What is the role of sunlight in plant growth?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which allows plants to produce energy and grow.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What is an example of commensalism?

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Commensalism is a relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed, like barnacles on a whale.