Limiting Factors & Predator-Prey

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What are limiting factors?

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Conditions that restrict the growth or survival of a population.

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What is a characteristic of a predator?

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Hunts other animals.

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What is one of the main benefits of having a territory for animals?

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Safe breeding grounds.

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How does cooperation affect relationships between different species?

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It fosters mutual support.

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What is competition in ecology?

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The struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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Define predator-prey relationship.

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A biological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is an example of a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

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Availability of food, water, or shelter.

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How do abiotic factors influence ecosystems?

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They affect the living conditions and resources available for organisms.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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It enhances resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to adapt to changes.