1st Ecosystems Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, soil, and air.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define habitat.

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A habitat is a place where an organism lives, providing the necessary resources for survival.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What are trophic levels?

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Trophic levels are the different levels in a food chain that represent the flow of energy from producers to consumers.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food, showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem includes all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things in a particular area, interacting with each other.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of all the different populations of organisms living together in a specific area.