Ecology Review

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, providing the necessary resources for survival.

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What does a population increase indicate in terms of births and deaths?

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A population increase indicates that the number of births exceeds the number of deaths.

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What type of symbiotic relationship exists between bees and flowers?

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The relationship between bees and flowers is called mutualism, where both species benefit.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms involved benefit from the interaction.

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What is an example of mutualism in nature?

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An example of mutualism is the relationship between alligators and birds, where birds eat food from between the alligators' teeth.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor: soil, trees, or animals?

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Soil is an abiotic factor.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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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 soil.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without degrading.

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