Warm up for flashcard 2.2

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss refers to the destruction or alteration of the natural environment where a species lives, leading to a decline in population sizes.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals (prey) for food.

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What is a prey?

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Prey are animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as a food source for consumers.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and benefits at the host's expense.

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What is an algae bloom?

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An algae bloom is a rapid increase in the population of algae in water bodies, often leading to reduced oxygen levels.

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What is the significance of food sources in an ecosystem?

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Food sources are crucial for the survival of organisms; a decrease can lead to population declines.

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What are the effects of pesticides on bird populations?

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Pesticides can harm bird populations by reducing food availability and causing direct harm to the birds.

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What is the relationship between species A and species B if A is a predator?

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If species A is a predator, species B is its prey, meaning A hunts and consumes B.