Ecosystem Factors and Carrying Capacity

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What is an Abiotic Factor?

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A NON-living factor that can affect an ecosystem.

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What is a Biotic Factor?

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A living factor that can affect an ecosystem.

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What is a Limiting Factor?

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Factors/resources that limit how many organisms can live in an area at the same time.

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What is Carrying Capacity?

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The maximum number of organisms that an ecosystem can support.

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What are examples of Abiotic Factors?

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Sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

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What are examples of Biotic Factors?

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Plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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How do Limiting Factors affect population growth?

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They restrict the growth of a population by limiting resources.

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What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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The population may experience a decline due to resource depletion.

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What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey species.

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How does competition affect species in an ecosystem?

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Species compete for limited resources, which can limit their population sizes.