๐ฑ ECOSYSTEMS Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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What is Ecology?
A
Study of living things and their environment.
2
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What is an Ecosystem?
A
All living and non-living things in an area.
3
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What does Biodegradable mean?
A
Breaks down naturally (e.g. food).
4
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What is Biodiversity?
A
Variety of living things.
5
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What are Abiotic Factors?
A
Non-living parts (e.g. sunlight).
6
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What are Biotic Factors?
A
Living parts (e.g. plants, animals).
7
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What is a Biosphere?
A
Earth areas where life exists.
8
Q
What is a Habitat?
A
Where something lives.
9
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What is a Niche?
A
n organismโs role in its environment.
10
Q
What is Photosynthesis?
A
Plants make food from sunlight.
11
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What is Respiration?
A
Breaking down food for energy.