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What is an abiotic factor?
What is an abiotic factor?
An abiotic factor is a non-living component that influences an ecosystem.
List four examples of abiotic factors that can affect species distribution.
List four examples of abiotic factors that can affect species distribution.
Temperature, light, water salinity, and soil pH.
How does temperature influence the types of organisms found in a habitat?
How does temperature influence the types of organisms found in a habitat?
Temperature affects the metabolic rates and reproductive cycles of organisms, influencing their survival.
Explain how light availability can impact an ecosystem.
Explain how light availability can impact an ecosystem.
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Why might fewer individuals of a species be found in an area with extreme abiotic conditions?
Why might fewer individuals of a species be found in an area with extreme abiotic conditions?
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What does the acronym GRASER represent in relation to the life processes of organisms?
What does the acronym GRASER represent in relation to the life processes of organisms?
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How do ecosystems vary in size and type?
How do ecosystems vary in size and type?
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List the life processes included in the acronym MRS C GREN.
List the life processes included in the acronym MRS C GREN.
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What is the primary focus of ecology?
What is the primary focus of ecology?
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What is meant by the biosphere?
What is meant by the biosphere?
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What are the two Greek roots that make up the word 'ecology' and what do they mean?
What are the two Greek roots that make up the word 'ecology' and what do they mean?
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Define the term 'biosphere' in the context of ecology.
Define the term 'biosphere' in the context of ecology.
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What is the relationship between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
What is the relationship between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem?
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List two examples of abiotic factors that can affect species living in an area.
List two examples of abiotic factors that can affect species living in an area.
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What is ecology primarily concerned with?
What is ecology primarily concerned with?
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Nennen Sie drei Familienmitglieder auf Deutsch und geben Sie deren Geschlecht an.
Nennen Sie drei Familienmitglieder auf Deutsch und geben Sie deren Geschlecht an.
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Was ist der Plural von 'die Schwester' und 'der Bruder'?
Was ist der Plural von 'die Schwester' und 'der Bruder'?
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Wie bezeichnet man den männlichen und weiblichen Familienstand eines Kindes im Deutschen?
Wie bezeichnet man den männlichen und weiblichen Familienstand eines Kindes im Deutschen?
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Was ist der bestimmte Artikel für 'Familie' und ist es ein weibliches oder männliches Nomen?
Was ist der bestimmte Artikel für 'Familie' und ist es ein weibliches oder männliches Nomen?
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Nennen Sie zwei Beispiele für die Pluralformen von Nomen in Bezug auf Familienmitglieder.
Nennen Sie zwei Beispiele für die Pluralformen von Nomen in Bezug auf Familienmitglieder.
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Wie lautet der Artikel für 'das Kind' und ist es ein männliches oder weibliches Nomen?
Wie lautet der Artikel für 'das Kind' und ist es ein männliches oder weibliches Nomen?
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Nennen Sie das Plural von 'der Vater' und 'die Mutter'.
Nennen Sie das Plural von 'der Vater' und 'die Mutter'.
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Welches Geschlecht hat das Nomen 'die Tante' und wie lautet der Plural?
Welches Geschlecht hat das Nomen 'die Tante' und wie lautet der Plural?
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Was ist der Unterschied zwischen 'der Sohn' und 'die Tochter' bezüglich Geschlecht und Pluralform?
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen 'der Sohn' und 'die Tochter' bezüglich Geschlecht und Pluralform?
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Nennen Sie ein Beispiel für ein neutrales Familienmitglied und dessen Geschlecht.
Nennen Sie ein Beispiel für ein neutrales Familienmitglied und dessen Geschlecht.
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Flashcards
Ecology
Ecology
The scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
Biosphere
Biosphere
The part of Earth where life exists.
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
A community of living organisms interacting with their non-living environment.
Community
Community
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Population
Population
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Habitat
Habitat
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Abiotic factors
Abiotic factors
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Biotic factors
Biotic factors
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Abiotic factor
Abiotic factor
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Biotic factor
Biotic factor
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Tolerance range
Tolerance range
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Species distribution
Species distribution
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Species density
Species density
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Abiotic factor examples
Abiotic factor examples
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Effect of abiotic factors on distribution
Effect of abiotic factors on distribution
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Life Processes
Life Processes
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Grow
Grow
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Reproduce
Reproduce
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Assimilate
Assimilate
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Sensitivity
Sensitivity
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Excrete
Excrete
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Respire
Respire
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Aquatic Ecosystem
Aquatic Ecosystem
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Terrestrial Ecosystem
Terrestrial Ecosystem
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Ecology
Ecology
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Familie
Familie
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der Vater
der Vater
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die Mutter
die Mutter
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das Kind
das Kind
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der Mann
der Mann
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die Frau
die Frau
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der Bruder
der Bruder
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die Schwester
die Schwester
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der Plural von Kind
der Plural von Kind
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der Plural von Eltern
der Plural von Eltern
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der Artikel 'der'
der Artikel 'der'
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der Artikel 'die'
der Artikel 'die'
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der Artikel 'das'
der Artikel 'das'
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der Vater
der Vater
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die Mutter
die Mutter
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das Kind
das Kind
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der Bruder
der Bruder
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die Schwester
die Schwester
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der Plural von Kind
der Plural von Kind
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der Artikel 'der'
der Artikel 'der'
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der Artikel 'das'
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Study Notes
Ecology
- Ecology is the scientific study of interactions among organisms and their environment.
- It's an interdisciplinary field incorporating biology and geography.
- Ecology studies the distribution and abundance of organisms.
- It examines the interaction between organisms and their environment.
- Ecology also looks at the structure and function of ecosystems.
Key Vocabulary
- Biosphere: The parts of Earth where life exists.
- Ecosystem: A community of organisms and their non-living physical environment interacting with each other.
- Community: Multiple populations of different species living together in the same habitat.
- Population: A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area at the same time.
- Organism: An individual living thing.
- Habitat: The place where an organism lives.
- Abiotic factors: Non-living factors affecting an ecosystem (e.g., temperature, light, water).
- Biotic factors: Living organisms in an ecosystem and their interactions (e.g., competition, predation).
Levels of Biological Organization
- The biosphere encompasses all ecosystems.
- An ecosystem is comprised of communities.
- Communities consist of populations.
- Populations are groups of organisms of a single species which live in the same place at the same time.
- Organisms are individual living things.
Abiotic Factors
- Abiotic factors include water, light, soil type, temperature, wind, and humidity.
- Abiotic factor determine which kind of organisms can survive in an environment.
Biotic Factors
- Biotic factors are interactions among living things.
- Competition between species for resources (interspeicific)
- Competition between individuals of the same species (intraspecific).
- Feeding relationships among organisms (e.g. predator-prey relationships).
Limiting Factors
- Limiting factors affect the survival and distribution of organisms.
- These factors can be abiotic or biotic.
Other important concepts
- Adaptation aids organisms to survive in their environments.
- Migration is the movement of animals from one place to another seasonally.
- Animals migrate usually for better food sources or suitable breeding grounds.
- Coral reefs exist in warm ocean waters.
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Test your knowledge on abiotic factors and their impact on ecosystems with this quiz. Explore how elements like temperature and light availability influence species distribution and ecological processes. Delve into fundamental concepts in ecology through thought-provoking questions.