KE REVIEW~ UNIT 8

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What are decomposers and their role in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a community and a population?

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A community is made up of all the different populations of species that live and interact in a particular area, while a population consists of individuals of the same species.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is competition in ecological terms?

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Competition is an interaction between organisms or species in which both the organisms are harmed as they compete for the same resources.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the significance of ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, leading to a more stable community.