Ecosystems Review

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What is symbiosis?

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The relationship between two organisms living together in a community.

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What happens if the population of small planktivorous fish decreases?

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Large Piscivorous Fish are most directly affected.

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Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

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Bacteria.

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What is a food web?

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A model for the transfer of matter and energy in an ecosystem.

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In which type of symbiotic relationship does one organism benefit while the other is harmed?

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Parasitism.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a single path of energy flow, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers eat producers or other consumers to obtain energy.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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Herbivores, such as rabbits or deer.