Ecosystem and Biodiversity Flashcard 1

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What does the term 'habitat' refer to?

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The place where an organism lives.

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What is the term for the area in an ecosystem where an organism lives and interacts with its environment?

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Habitat.

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What is a 'niche' in an ecosystem?

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The role or function of an organism within its environment, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is the 'carrying capacity' of an ecosystem?

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The maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can support over time.

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What are 'fossil fuels'?

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Non-renewable energy sources formed from the decomposed remains of ancient plants and animals buried under layers of rock for millions of years.

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What is a 'limiting factor' in an ecosystem?

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An environmental condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is an 'ecosystem'?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between a 'population' and a 'community'?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community is made up of different populations of various species interacting in a particular area.

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What is 'predation'?

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An interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).