Ecology Review

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What is a niche in ecology?

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A niche refers to the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the physical environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the specific role or function that the organism plays in that environment.

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Define omnivore.

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

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Limiting factors are resources or conditions that limit the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population in an ecosystem.

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List the ecological levels of organization from smallest to largest.

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1. Organism 2. Population 3. Community 4. Ecosystem 5. Biome 6. Biosphere

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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Examples of abiotic factors include water, sunlight, air, soil, and temperature.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.