APES - Unit 1 Review

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What factors are used to classify a biome?

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Climate, vegetation, soil type, and geographical location.

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What is the primary focus of environmental science?

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Interactions among human systems and those found in Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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How does an environmentalist differ from an environmental scientist?

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An environmentalist follows a belief system; an environmental scientist is concerned with the methods of science.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation that describes qualities or characteristics, such as 'a green solution'.

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What is the correct order of ecological organization from smallest to largest?

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Organism > Population > Community > Ecosystem > Biosphere.

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What is a biome?

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

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Define the term 'ecosystem'.

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community is made up of different species interacting in a given area.