Ecology (updated 2024

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What type of symbiotic relationship is demonstrated when flowers provide nectar to bees and bees pollinate flowers?

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Mutualism

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What gas is produced from livestock, agricultural practices, and the decay of organic waste in landfills?

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Methane

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What is an example of a herbivore?

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Cricket

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What term describes an organism's role in an ecosystem?

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Niche

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What animal provides energy for the snake in an ecosystem?

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Shrew

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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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 ecosystem.

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What is the term for organisms that eat both plants and animals?

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Omnivores

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What is the impact of invasive species on native ecosystems?

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Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt food webs, and lead to declines in biodiversity.