What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem includes all the living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.
What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?
The Sun provides energy that is converted by producers through photosynthesis to support food webs.
What is a trophic level?
A trophic level represents the position an organism occupies in a food chain, such as producer or consumer.
What behavior is learned through experience?
Learned behaviors are acquired through interaction with the environment and experience, not inherited genetically.
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment.
What term describes an organism's role in its environment?
A niche includes an organism’s habitat, food sources, and interactions with other organisms.
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Which process describes water movement through an ecosystem?
The water cycle describes processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
What is mutualism?
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.
What is the carrying capacity of an environment?
Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals an environment can support sustainably.