Interdependence

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What type of ecosystem is generally considered healthier?

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An ecosystem with a high diversity of different animals is generally considered healthier.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are all living things located within an ecosystem.

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Which two organisms compete for the same food source in a food web?

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The owl and the weasel compete for the shrew in the food web.

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What caused the population explosion of deer on Wolf Island?

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The population explosion of deer on Wolf Island was caused by the departure of the wolves.

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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.

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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 web.

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Define the term 'food web'.

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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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, such as water, soil, and climate.

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How do predators affect prey populations?

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Predators help control prey populations, preventing overpopulation and promoting ecosystem balance.