Ecosystem Unit Test Review questions-7th grade

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What is parasitism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one benefits (+) and the other is harmed (-).

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What type of factor is temperature in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factor, which refers to non-living components of the environment.

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List examples of abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Examples include sunlight, temperature, water, and minerals.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer: mushroom, shrimp, mold, bacteria?

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Shrimp is NOT a decomposer.

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Define ecology.

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The study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as air, water, soil, and temperature.

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Give an example of a mutualistic relationship.

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A relationship where both organisms benefit, such as bees pollinating flowers.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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