Ecosystem & Interactions

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. Examples include trees, deer, and rabbits.

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What is the main purpose of an organism meeting its needs?

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An organism must meet their needs to survive in the ecosystem.

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Which layer of a forest receives the most sunlight?

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The Emergent Layer is the layer that gets the most sunlight.

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What are abiotic factors in an environment?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as air, water, and sunlight.

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How might a snake use a rock in its environment?

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A snake might use a rock for shelter.

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What is an 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 things, while abiotic factors are non-living things in an ecosystem.

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Give an example of a producer in an ecosystem.

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A tree is an example of a producer, as it makes its own food through photosynthesis.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a food chain?

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