Ecosystems Bonus

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil) in a specific area.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism or the environment. Examples include plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of the environment that can influence living organisms. Examples include sunlight, temperature, water, and minerals.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any individual living thing, such as a plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems; it is the zone of life on Earth, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area and interact with each other.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all biotic and abiotic factors.

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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.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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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 different species.