Question

instructions: answer the following questions about the reading

1. what is a group of the same type of organism living together called?

a. population
b. symbiosis
c. community
d. ecosystem

1. what is it called when one species eats another species?

a. camouflage
b. symbiosis
c. competition
d. predation

1. explain how competition affects populations within an ecosystem. provide an example of resources that species might compete for.
2. describe the relationship between predator and prey. how does this interaction shape the behavior of both populations?
3. think about a time when you depended on someone or something else to achieve a goal. how did that relationship affect your actions and decisions, and what did you learn about interdependence from that experience?

Explanation:

1. A population is a group of the same - type of organism living together. Symbiosis is a close relationship between different species. A community is all the different populations in an area, and an ecosystem includes both living and non - living components.
2. Predation is when one species eats another species. Camouflage is a way for an organism to blend in with its environment. Symbiosis is a relationship between different species, and competition is when species compete for resources.
3. Competition can limit population growth as species fight for resources like food, water, and territory. For example, lions and hyenas compete for the same prey in the African savanna.
4. The predator - prey relationship is a dynamic one where predators hunt prey. Prey develop adaptations to avoid being eaten, like speed or camouflage, and predators develop better hunting strategies. This interaction helps maintain population balance in an ecosystem.
5. This question is about personal reflection on interdependence. For example, if a student depends on a tutor to pass an exam, they may study more regularly and follow the tutor's advice. They learn that interdependence can be beneficial and that relying on others can help achieve goals.

Answer:

1. A. Population
2. D. Predation
3. Competition can limit population growth as species compete for resources such as food, water, and territory. Example: Lions and hyenas compete for prey in the African savanna.
4. The predator - prey relationship is dynamic. Prey develop adaptations to avoid predators, and predators develop hunting strategies. It helps maintain population balance.
5. Answers may vary. For example, if depending on a tutor to pass an exam, one may study more regularly and learn that interdependence can be beneficial for achieving goals.