Biology Ecosystems: Unit #5 Serengeti

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is a population in biology?

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A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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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 long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in a particular area and interact with each other.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how an organism obtains its energy.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species and genetic diversity.