What is a density-independent factor?
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A density-independent factor is an environmental factor that affects a population regardless of its density, such as natural disasters like droughts.
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What role do denitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?
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Denitrifying bacteria convert ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates into atmospheric nitrogen, completing the nitrogen cycle.
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What is a dependent variable in an experiment?
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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, often affected by changes in the independent variable.
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What are pioneer species?
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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize an area during ecological succession, such as lichens and mosses.
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What is carrying capacity?
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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.
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What is ecological succession?
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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.
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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?
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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem (like plants and animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (like water and temperature).
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