APES Unit 2 Review

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What is the significance of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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High biodiversity is important because it means that the ecosystem is more able to recover from disturbances.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

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What does biodiversity RICHNESS refer to?

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Biodiversity RICHNESS refers to the number of different species present in a community.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the effect of a bottleneck on genetic diversity?

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If a natural disturbance occurs and a species undergoes a bottleneck effect, the resulting genetic diversity will be decreased.

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Which fish species is best suited for a pond at 16 degrees Celsius?

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Brook Trout would survive best in a pond that is kept at 16 degrees Celsius.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What type of ecosystem service is obtaining coal from the earth?

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Obtaining coal from the earth is considered a provisioning ecosystem service.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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Define ecosystem resilience.

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Ecosystem resilience is the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances and maintain its functions.

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What is the difference between provisioning and regulating ecosystem services?

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Provisioning services provide resources like food and water, while regulating services maintain ecosystem processes like climate regulation.

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How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem stability?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability by providing a wider range of responses to environmental changes and disturbances.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What is a natural disturbance?

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A natural disturbance is an event that disrupts ecosystem structure and function, such as wildfires, floods, or storms.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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Explain the concept of a bottleneck effect in population genetics.

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The bottleneck effect occurs when a population's size is significantly reduced, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.