Life Science Review

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What is the evergreen forest (taiga) biome?

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The evergreen forest (taiga) biome is a forest characterized by coniferous trees that remain green throughout the year, found in cold climates.

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Why is a tiger considered a consumer?

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A tiger is considered a consumer because it eats food (other animals) to get energy.

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What does biotic mean?

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Biotic refers to living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and air.

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What is prey in an ecosystem?

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Prey are organisms that are hunted and eaten by predators, such as frogs eating grasshoppers.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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Which of the following is NOT a producer: corn, lion, carrot, grass?

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Lion is NOT a producer; it is a consumer.

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What is the role of a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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An example of a biotic factor is a tree, which is a living organism.