Ecological Organization Flashcard Review

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What is a biotic component?

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A biotic component refers to the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is an abiotic component?

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An abiotic component refers to the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as soil, water, air, and sunlight.

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Define 'organism'.

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An organism is a single living thing that can carry out life processes.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is made up of all the different populations that live together in a particular area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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Define 'biome'.

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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.

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How do abiotic factors affect biotic components?

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Abiotic factors, like temperature and rainfall, can influence the survival, reproduction, and distribution of biotic components.

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What is the relationship between an organism and a community?

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An organism is a part of a community, which consists of multiple organisms of different species.

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Give an example of a biotic interaction.

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Predation, where one organism (predator) feeds on another organism (prey), is an example of a biotic interaction.