Ecology HW

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is two or more members of a particular species living and interacting in the same area.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is an area where an organism finds food, shelter, and water in a specific arrangement.

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

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Leaves are not a decomposer; decomposers include organisms like mushrooms, mold, and worms.

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What type of relationship exists between a predator and its prey?

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The relationship is known as a Predator-Prey relationship.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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Define a community in ecology.

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What is the difference between a biome and a habitat?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions, while a habitat is the specific environment where an organism lives.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a consumer in ecology?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.