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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
- Only temperature and water
- Non-living factors (correct)
- Both living and non-living factors
- Living things
What are biotic factors?
What are biotic factors?
- Both A and C
- Living things like plants and animals (correct)
- Non-living things
- Abiotic components
What are the levels of organization in an ecosystem?
What are the levels of organization in an ecosystem?
Organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
What does the prefix 'bio' refer to?
What does the prefix 'bio' refer to?
What does the prefix 'A-' mean?
What does the prefix 'A-' mean?
What is carrying capacity?
What is carrying capacity?
What are limiting factors?
What are limiting factors?
List 4 biotic factors that limit other organisms in their environment.
List 4 biotic factors that limit other organisms in their environment.
List 4 abiotic factors that limit other organisms in their environment.
List 4 abiotic factors that limit other organisms in their environment.
What happens to abiotic factors when biotic populations increase?
What happens to abiotic factors when biotic populations increase?
How do organisms compete for abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
How do organisms compete for abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
List two biotic factors that compete for biotic factors in a forest ecosystem.
List two biotic factors that compete for biotic factors in a forest ecosystem.
List two biotic factors that could survive in a desert ecosystem and explain their abiotic dependencies.
List two biotic factors that could survive in a desert ecosystem and explain their abiotic dependencies.
Flashcards
Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.
Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
Living organisms within an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.
Organism
Organism
A single individual living being, such as a tree, a bird, or a bacteria.
Population
Population
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Community
Community
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
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Limiting Factors
Limiting Factors
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Competition for Resources
Competition for Resources
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Predator-Prey Relationship
Predator-Prey Relationship
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Parasitism
Parasitism
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Disease
Disease
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Study Notes
Abiotic Factors
- Non-living components of an ecosystem including temperature, water, sunlight, wind, rocks, and soil.
Biotic Factors
- Consist of living organisms within an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.
Levels of Organization
- Organized in a hierarchy:
- Organism
- Population
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biosphere
Prefixes
- "Bio": Relates to life or living entities.
- "A-": Indicates absence or negation (not or without).
Carrying Capacity
- Represents the maximum number of individuals in a population that an environment can sustain without degrading.
Limiting Factors
- Environmental conditions that restrict where organisms can survive and thrive.
Biotic Limiting Factors
- Include:
- Competition for food
- Predator-prey dynamics
- Parasitism
- Disease spread
Abiotic Limiting Factors
- Include:
- Sunlight availability
- Water supply
- Ambient temperature
- Availability of living space
Impact of Biotic Populations on Abiotic Factors
- An increase in biotic populations can lead to scarcity of abiotic resources due to heightened demand.
Competition for Abiotic Factors
- Organisms vie for essential resources such as food, water, sunlight, and living space crucial for survival.
Competition in Forest Ecosystems
- Example competitors:
- Tapir and Deer, which compete for various plant species as a food source.
Survival in Desert Ecosystems
- Example biotic factors:
- Desert Foxes and Armadillo Lizards depend on limited water resources and shelter for survival in arid conditions.
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