Block 4 abiotic/biotic and food web

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of the environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How does removing a species affect a food web?

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Removing a species can disrupt the balance of the food web, leading to population increases or decreases in other species.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity, allowing it to better withstand changes.