Ecosystems

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living part of an ecosystem, such as temperature, soil, and water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living part of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Define parasitism.

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A relationship between organisms of different species where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship between organisms of different species where both organisms benefit.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship between organisms of different species where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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When more than one individual or population relies on the same limited resources.

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What are limiting factors?

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Environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Temperature, soil, water, sunlight.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Plants, animals, fungi, bacteria.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.