APES - Unit 1 Review

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What factors are used to classify a biome?

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Climate, vegetation, and geography are used to classify a biome.

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What is net primary production?

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Net primary production is the energy captured by photosynthesis minus the energy lost through respiration.

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What does environmental science primarily study?

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Environmental science primarily studies the interactions among human systems and those found in Earth.

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What type of relationship does a tapeworm have with its host?

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A tapeworm has a parasitic relationship with its host.

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What law relates to energy loss within an ecosystem?

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The Second Law of Thermodynamics relates to energy loss within an ecosystem.

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What is the definition of a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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How does climate affect biomes?

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Climate affects biomes by determining the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a particular area.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community.