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Question 1

What happens if one producer is removed from an ecosystem?

Answer 1

There is increased competition among primary consumers for the remaining producers and increased dependency on other producers, which can destabilize the ecosystem.

Question 2

Name three interactions in an ecosystem that are not related to feeding or food webs.

Answer 2

*Plants provide places for animals to make nests.
*Plant roots hold soil together, preventing erosion.
*Animals pollinate flowers and spread seeds.

Question 3

What is the difference between an ecosystem and a habitat?

Answer 3

An ecosystem is the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors, which includes many habitats, while a habitat is the home for a specific organism where it finds everything it needs to survive.

Question 4

What is asexual reproduction?

Answer 4

A single parent produces genetically identical offspring without the involvement of gametes.

Question 5

What is sexual reproduction?

Answer 5

Two parents produce genetically diverse offspring through the fusion of gametes.