Ecosystems Test Study Guide

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What is the definition of Biotic?

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Living components of an ecosystem.

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What is the definition of Abiotic?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem.

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What is an Ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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What does it mean to Decompose?

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To break down organic matter.

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What is Interaction in an ecosystem?

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The way organisms affect each other.

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What is Combustion?

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The process of burning something.

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What is a Trophic Level?

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The position an organism occupies in a food chain.

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Define Commensalism.

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

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Define Parasitism.

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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Define Mutualism.

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.