Science 2 Unit 2 Review

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What term describes living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic

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What is the term for a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area?

Back

Population

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What are the two most important abiotic factors when studying biomes?

Back

Water and Temperature

Front

In the northern hemisphere, how are winds deflected due to the Coriolis effect?

Back

To the right of the original direction.

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What is carrying capacity in an ecological context?

Back

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

Back

Sunlight, temperature, water, or soil.

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Define 'community' in ecological terms.

Back

A group of different species living together in a specific area.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of one species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

Back

Plants, animals, fungi, or bacteria.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.