Intro to Ecology

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a limited area where living things interact with each other and their nonliving environment.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives, including all living and nonliving factors.

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What are the two main types of ecosystems?

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The two main types of ecosystems are terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water).

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, essential for life.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.