4.2 -Refrigerator Cards Flashcard 1 Plants, Ecosystem, Weather

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions while climate is the average of weather over a long period.

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What is the role of a niche in an ecosystem?

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The role of a niche in an ecosystem is to provide food and habitat for organisms.

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What is a dichotomous key used for?

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A dichotomous key is used to classify organisms based on characteristics or traits.

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Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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The type of cloud associated with thunderstorms is Cumulo-nimbus.

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What are living organisms in an ecosystem?

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Living organisms in an ecosystem include plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What are nonliving components of an ecosystem?

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Nonliving components of an ecosystem include air, water, soil, and sunlight.

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What is the importance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create 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 sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is biodiversity?

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