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Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
- A group of living organisms in a particular area
- A community of living and nonliving things in a particular area (correct)
- A group of nonliving things in a particular area
- A collection of living things in a particular area
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
- Predators
- Sunlight (correct)
- Bacteria
- Plants
What is the difference between a competitive and a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?
What is the difference between a competitive and a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?
- Mutually beneficial relationships involve both organisms benefiting
- Competitive relationships benefit both organisms involved
- Competitive relationships involve one organism benefiting at the expense of the other (correct)
- Mutually beneficial relationships involve one organism harming the other
How do abundant resources affect the growth of organisms in an ecosystem?
How do abundant resources affect the growth of organisms in an ecosystem?
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What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?
What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?
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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
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What is a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?
What is a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?
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What is the effect of scarce resources on the size of populations in an ecosystem?
What is the effect of scarce resources on the size of populations in an ecosystem?
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What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?
What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?
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What is a predatory relationship in an ecosystem?
What is a predatory relationship in an ecosystem?
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