Ecosystems and Energy Flow Practice Flashcard

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is the interaction between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors in an environment.

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Identify a biotic factor.

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Bacteria is a biotic factor.

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What does a food chain represent?

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A food chain shows the energy flow between organisms in one area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are nonliving things in an environment.

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Identify a biotic factor.

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A frog is a biotic factor.

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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 include nonliving elements like water, soil, air, and sunlight.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Water is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as animals.