Ecosystems

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What is the total number of individuals a habitat can support with its available resources?

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Carrying capacity

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Why are decomposers essential in an ecosystem?

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They recycle nutrients back into the food web.

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What is the term for a relationship where two or more organisms of the same species compete for the same resource?

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Competition

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In an energy flow diagram, what do the arrows represent?

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The flow of energy.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Plants.

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What role do primary consumers play in an ecosystem?

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They eat producers (plants) and are a key part of the food chain.

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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, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is biodiversity and why is it important in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, and it is important for ecosystem resilience and stability.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is a keystone species and why is it significant?

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A keystone species is one that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, playing a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.

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