LS2.1 Effects on Population

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What are limiting factors?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of organisms.

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True or False: Limiting factors can help control population size.

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True

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What does it mean that ecosystems are always changing?

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Ecosystems are dynamic and can change due to natural events, human activities, and interactions among organisms.

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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 are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem, like sunlight, water, and soil.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include trees, animals, and bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include temperature, water, and minerals.