Sandoval HR - Intro to Ecosystems

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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, fungi, and microorganisms.

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Give examples of biotic factors.

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Examples of biotic factors include mushrooms, snails, and whales.

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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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 part of an ecosystem does a field of daisies represent?

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A field of daisies represents a population.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and sunlight.

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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Examples of abiotic factors include water, dirt, and clouds.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is an example of an interaction between a living and nonliving organism?

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A worm using the soil as shelter is an example of interaction between a living and nonliving organism.

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species living together in a specific area.

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Which of the following does NOT represent an ecosystem?

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Option C does NOT represent an ecosystem.