Abotic/biotic factors and Biodiversity flashcard

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support without detrimental effects.

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Define predator and prey.

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Predator: An organism that hunts and eats other organisms. Prey: An organism that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Explain the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors.

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need water and sunlight (abiotic) to grow.

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What does biodiversity refer to?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Water, sunlight, soil, temperature, and air.

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What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor that provides energy for photosynthesis, which is essential for plant growth.

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How do limiting factors affect population growth?

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Limiting factors, such as food, water, and space, restrict the growth of a population by reducing its size or growth rate.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.