Biodiversity

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What is an ecosystem?

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All living and nonliving things in an environment and the many ways they interact.

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How does a drought affect the rabbit population in a grassland biome?

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The rabbit population will decrease.

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What is competition in ecology?

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The struggle between organisms to survive as they attempt to use the same resource.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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What biotic resource might organisms compete for?

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Mates for breeding.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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It contributes to ecosystem resilience, provides resources for humans, and supports ecological balance.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.