ecosystem interactions

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What is the primary purpose of clearing land of trees?

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Farming.

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What is an example of a nonliving component that interacts with plants?

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Sandy soil holding the roots of the plants.

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Who is primarily responsible for deforestation?

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Humans.

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How might climate change affect caribou and reindeer populations?

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Caribou and reindeer populations may decline because of their dependence on tundra vegetation.

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What is an example of a relationship between a living thing and a non-living thing?

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A tree gets nutrients from the soil.

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Define ecosystem interactions.

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Ecosystem interactions refer to the relationships and exchanges between living organisms and their environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as soil, water, temperature, and sunlight.

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How do plants contribute to their ecosystem?

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Plants provide oxygen, food, and habitat for other organisms, and they play a crucial role in the carbon cycle.

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What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

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Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which can result in decreased biodiversity and extinction of species.