Ecology Flashcard Review

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What is an abiotic factor in a marine biome?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem. In a marine biome, examples include water depth, temperature, and salinity.

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What does a predator-prey graph typically show?

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A predator-prey graph shows the relationship between the populations of predators and their prey over time, illustrating how changes in one population affect the other.

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Why is a deer classified as a herbivore?

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A deer is classified as a herbivore because it primarily eats plants.

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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 happens if a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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If a population exceeds its carrying capacity, the population will start to die off due to limited resources.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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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 soil).

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.