Ecosystems #1 & #2 Study Guide

Ecosystems #1 & #2 Study Guide

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mutualism?

Back

A relationship between two species where both benefit from the interaction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a potential drawback of multiple species coexisting in the same ecosystem?

Back

Competition for resources.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organisms are most important to an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, as they create energy through photosynthesis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

Back

Factors that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population, such as food, shelter, space, and water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a long period of dry weather affect populations in an ecosystem?

Back

Populations would decrease because water is a limiting factor.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between producers and consumers?

Back

Producers create their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers eat other organisms for energy.

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