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  • True or False: All ecosystems are the same size.
    False: ecosystems come in many sizes.
  • What does biotic mean?
    Living factors in an ecosystem
  • What would happen in an ecosystem if there were too many predators?
    The predators would run out of food.
  • Explain why the sun is important for all ecosystems?
    The sun provides the energy for the ecosystem.
  • What is competition in an ecosystem?
    Competition is when animals compete for resources- usually space and food
  • What is this image showing?
    Predator and Prey
  • Give an example of competition in an ecosystem.
    Teacher check: animals competing for food
  • What is this image showing?
    Competition
  • What are predators in an ecosystem?
    Predators eat other organisms for their energy.
  • Give an example of mutualism in an ecosystem.
    Teacher check: bee and flower
  • Give an example of predators and prey.
    Teacher check: lion- predator; gazelle- prey
  • Give two examples of biotic factors in an ecosystem.
    plants, animals, fungi
  • What is the original source of energy for any ecosystem?
    Sun
  • What happens to matter and energy in an ecosystem?
    Matter and energy are recycled and used over and over again in an ecosystem.
  • Give two examples of abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
    sunlight, soil, water, temperature, air pressure
  • What does abiotic mean?
    Non-living factors in an ecosystem
  • What are prey in an ecosystem?
    Prey are eaten by predators.
  • What is this image showing?
    Mutualism
  • What would happen in an ecosystem if there were no predators?
    The number of prey would grow too large for the amount of food available.
  • What is mutualism in an ecosystem?
    Mutualism is when two organisms interact and both are benefited.