Science Ch. 4B Ecosystems & Biomes

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What is the final stage of ecological succession called?

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Climax community

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Why do most pond organisms live in shallow water?

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There is more oxygen.

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What type of ecosystem contains both fresh water and salt water?

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Estuary

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Which of the following is NOT a natural environmental change: a housing development, a volcanic eruption, or a flood?

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A housing development.

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In which ocean zone are coral reefs and kelp forests found?

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Neritic zone.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.

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What are the two main types of ecological succession?

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Primary succession and secondary succession.

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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 factors determine the type of biome in a particular area?

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Climate, soil type, and the availability of water.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.