Unit 4 Population Dynamics

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What is fauna?

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The animals of a particular region or habitat.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as rocks, water, and temperature.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is rainfall in terms of biotic and abiotic factors?

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Rainfall is not a biotic factor; it is an abiotic factor.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is competition in ecology?

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A condition that occurs when two or more organisms compete for the same resources.

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship in which two organisms are mutually dependent on each other for survival.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.