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What defines an ecosystem?
What defines an ecosystem?
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Which of the following is considered a biotic factor?
Which of the following is considered a biotic factor?
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What type of competition occurs between members of different species?
What type of competition occurs between members of different species?
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Which scenario is an example of mutualism?
Which scenario is an example of mutualism?
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Which of the following describes commensalism?
Which of the following describes commensalism?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of parasitism?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of parasitism?
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Which of these factors is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
Which of these factors is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
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What is the primary benefit of collaboration among organisms?
What is the primary benefit of collaboration among organisms?
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What characterizes a sustainable ecosystem?
What characterizes a sustainable ecosystem?
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Which group of organisms is responsible for producing their own food via photosynthesis?
Which group of organisms is responsible for producing their own food via photosynthesis?
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What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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What does the 10% rule in a food chain explain?
What does the 10% rule in a food chain explain?
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Which type of consumer only eats plants?
Which type of consumer only eats plants?
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How does energy flow in a food chain typically behave?
How does energy flow in a food chain typically behave?
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What do pyramids of biomass illustrate?
What do pyramids of biomass illustrate?
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What is a potential impact of introduced species on an ecosystem?
What is a potential impact of introduced species on an ecosystem?
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Which factor is NOT considered a component of an ecosystem?
Which factor is NOT considered a component of an ecosystem?
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In which type of competition do organisms primarily struggle for mates?
In which type of competition do organisms primarily struggle for mates?
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What term describes the interaction where one organism is unaffected while the other benefits?
What term describes the interaction where one organism is unaffected while the other benefits?
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Which of the following best represents a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best represents a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
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Which interaction is characterized by one organism benefiting at the expense of another?
Which interaction is characterized by one organism benefiting at the expense of another?
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What is an example of intraspecific competition?
What is an example of intraspecific competition?
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Which of the following describes a situation where organisms collaborate?
Which of the following describes a situation where organisms collaborate?
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Which condition is LEAST likely to be influenced by abiotic factors?
Which condition is LEAST likely to be influenced by abiotic factors?
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What is primarily recycled by decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is primarily recycled by decomposers in an ecosystem?
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Which of the following best explains why food chains typically have a limited number of trophic levels?
Which of the following best explains why food chains typically have a limited number of trophic levels?
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What do pyramids of biomass primarily illustrate in an ecosystem?
What do pyramids of biomass primarily illustrate in an ecosystem?
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Which type of consumer consumes both plants and animals?
Which type of consumer consumes both plants and animals?
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Which specific process do green plants primarily use to produce their food?
Which specific process do green plants primarily use to produce their food?
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What is the result of energy conversion in living organisms?
What is the result of energy conversion in living organisms?
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Which option identifies a characteristic of a sustainable ecosystem?
Which option identifies a characteristic of a sustainable ecosystem?
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What is a potential effect of drought on an ecosystem?
What is a potential effect of drought on an ecosystem?
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Which statement best describes an herbivore's role in a food chain?
Which statement best describes an herbivore's role in a food chain?
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