Ecosystems Summative Review

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What is the relationship between predator and prey populations in an ecosystem?

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The predator-prey relationship causes fluctuations in their populations, where an increase in predators leads to a decrease in prey populations, and vice versa.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including multiple producers and consumers.

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What is the definition of a population in ecological terms?

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A population refers to all the individuals of a single species that live in a specific area.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Can you name a common decomposer found in ecosystems?

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Fungi are a common type of decomposer in food webs.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes all the different species living in a particular area.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability, allowing it to better withstand environmental changes.

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How do abiotic factors influence ecosystems?

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Abiotic factors, such as temperature, water, and soil, affect the types of organisms that can survive and thrive in an ecosystem.