Ecological Interactions and Organisms

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What is competition in ecological interactions?

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Competition is an interaction where organisms vie for the same resources, and it typically harms both parties involved.

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What encompasses all of Earth's water?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all of Earth's water.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Matter state?

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The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created nor destroyed.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, made up of living things.

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Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases include methane, carbon dioxide, and ozone.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define symbiosis.

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.