Intro to Ecology

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What type of climate is typically found in polar regions?

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Polar climate is characterized by extremely cold temperatures and ice-covered landscapes.

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TRUE or FALSE: A community includes all abiotic and biotic factors.

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FALSE. A community consists only of biotic factors (living organisms), while abiotic factors (non-living elements) are part of the ecosystem.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What does the term 'Bio' refer to in ecology?

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Bio means 'Life'.

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What part of the atmosphere protects life on Earth from excessive ultraviolet radiation?

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth from excessive ultraviolet radiation.

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Define 'Ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, air, and minerals.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes all the different species living in that area.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is biodiversity?

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