Ecology- Unit 1: Ecosystems

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What are biomes?

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Biomes are large ecological areas on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment. They are determined by climate, geography, and periodic disturbances.

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What type of ecological interaction occurs between digestive bacteria and humans?

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Mutualism: This is a type of interaction where both species benefit from the relationship.

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Define a biome.

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A biome is a community of plants and animals that have common characteristics for the environment they live in.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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Which biome is characterized by being very cold and covered in permafrost?

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Tundra: This biome is known for its cold temperatures and permanently frozen ground.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is an ecological interaction where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is an ecological interaction where one organism benefits at the expense of another.