Biosphere Interactions

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living components such as temperature, water, sunlight, soil, and air that influence living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How do abiotic factors affect biome distribution?

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Abiotic factors like temperature and precipitation determine the types of plants and animals that can survive in a biome.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How does increased atmospheric carbon dioxide affect the carbon cycle?

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It enhances the greenhouse effect, contributing to global warming.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Why is high biodiversity important for ecosystem stability?

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Ecosystems with high biodiversity are more stable and resilient to changes and disturbances.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living components such as plants, animals, and microorganisms that interact with each other.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Define the term 'ecosystem.'

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the non-living components of their environment.

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What is the significance of the nutrient cycle?

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It describes the movement and exchange of organic and inorganic matter back into the production of living matter.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Explain the greenhouse effect.

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect on the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5