Biodiversity

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all living and nonliving things in an environment and the many ways they interact.

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How does weather affect population size?

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Weather can affect the size of a population through events like floods or frosts that can harm organisms.

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Who are the predators competing for the same prey in a food web?

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Bobcats and coyotes are predators that compete for the same prey in a food web.

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What is immigration in terms of population dynamics?

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Immigration is when populations increase because animals are moving into a population.

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What is population density?

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Population density is the number of individuals per unit area.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species living together in one area.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of organisms.

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What is the difference between emigration and immigration?

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Emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population, while immigration is the movement of individuals into a population.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity is important because it contributes to ecosystem resilience, provides resources for humans, and supports ecological balance.