Food Chain Flashcard

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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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 in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, water, air, and minerals.

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Define the term '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 predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms (prey) for food.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an organism that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic area characterized by similar climate, plants, and animals.

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Give an example of a predator-prey relationship.

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An example of a predator-prey relationship is a hawk (predator) hunting a mouse (prey).

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What does 'mutualism' mean in ecology?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit, such as bees pollinating flowers.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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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.