Ecosystem Changes

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Ecosystems are ______.

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always changing

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When a change occurs in an ecosystem, it affects:

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both biotic and abiotic factors

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When wolves died in a flood mine, would this be considered a long-term change or a short-term change to their population?

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Short-term

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True or False: Change to ecosystems can be short term or long term.

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True

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True or False: Change can be caused either by humans or by nature, but never by both.

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False

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living components such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living components such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is an example of a long-term change in an ecosystem?

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Deforestation leading to habitat loss.

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What is an example of a short-term change in an ecosystem?

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A flood that temporarily alters the landscape.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.