Ecosystem Flashcard

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).

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What are biotic components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic components are the living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including how it gets its energy and nutrients.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food using sunlight, such as plants and algae.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, including different species and genetic variations.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals, such as deserts, forests, and grasslands.