Constructing an Explanation for the Patterns of Interactions Observed in Different Ecosystems

The part of Earth where organisms can live.

• biotic factors
• biosphere
• ecology
• biology

A region which is defined by a specific community of organisms and the abiotic factors that affect them.

• community

• abiotic factors

• habitat

• ecosystem

Organisms and their interactions that make up the living part of an ecosystem.

• abiotic factors

• biotic factors
• ecology
• ecosystems

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Nonliving features of an ecosystem.

• environmental factors

• relationships between organisms

• biotic factors
• abiotic factors

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Deserts, mountains, and rivers are all examples of ________.

• biotic factors

• the biosphere

• ecosystems
• abiotic factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

An organism that kills and eats all or part of another organism is called---

• producer
• predator
• prey
• parasite

An organism that is killed or eaten by another organism is called---

• producer
• predator
• prey
• parasite

An organism, in a symbiotic relationship, that benefits from another organism that is harmed, a host---

• producer
• consumer
• decomposer
• parasite

A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit is called __________.

• mutualism
• commensalism
• parasitism
• competition

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and one organism is unaffected is called __________.

• mutualism
• commensalism
• parasitism
• competition