Biology EOC Review - Ecology

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What happens to predator populations if the prey population decreases?

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Predator populations, such as lions and hyenas, would decrease due to a lack of food.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components such as water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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What type of relationship exists between a tapeworm and its host cat?

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Parasitism, where the tapeworm benefits at the expense of the cat.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert energy from the sun into food through photosynthesis.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.

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Define ecosystem.

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

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Explain the concept of competition in ecology.

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Competition occurs when two or more species vie for the same resources, such as food or habitat.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary consumers?

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Primary consumers eat producers (plants), while secondary consumers eat primary consumers.