Ecology Vocabulary

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What are abiotic factors?

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The nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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What is a biotic factor?

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The living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define an organism.

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An individual belonging to a specific species.

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What is a consumer in ecology?

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An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the biosphere?

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The portion of the planet in which living things are found.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their abiotic environment.

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Define a biome.

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

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem, while biotic factors are living components.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment in which an organism lives.