Ecosystems & Levels of Organization

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in the world, or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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______: The largest number of individuals that an environment can support.

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Carrying Capacity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Resources that restrict the size of a population.

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Limiting Factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Nonliving things in an ecosystem (air, soil, water, sunlight)

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Abiotic Factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Living factors in an ecosystem (plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, etc.)

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Biotic Factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is a likely result of low biodiversity?

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species extinction

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What would happen if a species reached its carrying capacity?

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the birth rate and death rate of the species would be equal

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Which of the following is *NOT* a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

• plenty of available food and water
• predators in the ecosystem
• harsh weather conditions
• competition with other members of the species

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plenty of available food and water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which of the following is a BIOTIC factor in an ecosystem? Options: Trees, Air, Water, Soil

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Trees

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which of the following is an ABIOTIC factor in an ecosystem?

Worms

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Fruit

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Soil

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Fish

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Soil