APES Unit 2 Biodiversity

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area, interbreeding, and sharing genetic information.

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True or False: Natural disruptions can often be more detrimental than anthropogenic disruptions.

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True

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What does salinity refer to in an ecological context?

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Salinity refers to the salt concentrations in a given solution.

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True or False: The current climate change we are experiencing is the first time the Earth has experienced such variation.

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False

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What type of trees are dominant during the intermediate stages of forest succession?

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Shade-intolerant trees.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of stages that lead to a stable community.

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What are the two main types of ecological succession?

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The two main types of ecological succession are primary succession and secondary succession.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

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What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance, helping to maintain the structure of the ecosystem.

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