Ecosystems Concept 1

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that affects living organisms, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in a desert.

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Sun.

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What do we call all the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other?

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Ecosystem.

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What is the name for all the living things in an ecosystem?

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Community.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species that live together and interact in an environment.

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What are biotic factors?

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

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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Ecosystems are _____________ that vary in size and include biotic and abiotic factors that interact with each other.

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Complex systems.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives and grows.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes all the different species in that area.