Ecosystems, Group Behavior, Competition Review

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An organism is ___ when it may become endangered in the near future.

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threatened

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A ___ is a scientist that studies fossils.

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paleontologist

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition is when organisms fight for the same resources, like food or space.

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What happens to a population when there is too much competition for food?

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The population may decrease because not all organisms can find enough food.

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What resource do gray myotis bats compete for in caves?

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space

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If a tall tree falls in a forest, which resource becomes available to surrounding plants?

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sunlight

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment.

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What is the role of a biologist?

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A biologist studies living organisms and their interactions.

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What is the difference between threatened and endangered species?

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Threatened species may become endangered soon, while endangered species are at risk of extinction.

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What can cause a decrease in a species population?

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Factors like competition for food, habitat loss, or changes in the environment.