APES Unit 2 Biodiversity

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What happens to individuals living in the zone of intolerance?

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They die.

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Define 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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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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Is the current climate change the first time the Earth has experienced such variation?

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False.

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What is a utilitarian species?

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A utilitarian species is one that provides a product that is of direct value to people.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What are the three levels of biodiversity?

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The three levels of biodiversity are genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is the significance of keystone species in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.

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What is the difference between endangered and threatened species?

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Endangered species are at a higher risk of extinction than threatened species.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation is the process by which a large, continuous area of habitat is divided into smaller, isolated patches.