5th: et-Intro to Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other.

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What is a population?

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A population consists of two or more members of a particular species living and interacting in the same area.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living things.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with one another and with their environment.

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What makes up a community?

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A community is made up of all the different populations in an area.

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What are 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 are abiotic factors?

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

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives and grows.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.