Essential Science Flashcard #1

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Some living things don't need air to survive.

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False

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What are the living components of an ecosystem called?

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Biotic Factors

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What are the nonliving components of an ecosystem called?

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Abiotic Factors

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What is the term for all the living organisms and nonliving features in an area?

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Ecosystem

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy-rich food?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the two main components that make up an ecosystem?

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Biotope and Biocenosis

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What is the term for the place where an organism lives?

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Habitat

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What is the process by which living organisms break down food to release energy?

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Respiration

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers eat other organisms for energy.