6-LS2-1 Review

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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.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of the environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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Examples of abiotic factors include water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support.

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What factors affect carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is affected by both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors.

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Define biotic factors.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the abiotic environment.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is 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 individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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An example of a biotic factor is a plant or an animal.