APES Unit 2 Review

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What law regulates and protects endangered species within the US?

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Endangered Species Act

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How can ecologists determine when an ecosystem is approaching a climax community?

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By recording the number and type of producers present every year after a disturbance.

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What conclusion can be drawn about the role of Pisaster in the mussel population on the Oregon coast?

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Pisaster is a keystone species, as its removal leads to a significant change in the mussel population.

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What is the theory of island biogeography?

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It explains how the size and distance of islands affect species diversity and extinction rates.

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What type of species tends to evolve on islands due to environmental conditions and resource availability?

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Highly specialized species.

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What would likely happen to specialist species on a small island if an invasive species emigrated from the mainland?

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They would experience the greatest decline.

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What is an indicator species?

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A species used by biologists to detect changes in environmental conditions.

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What factors influence the population dynamics of species in an ecosystem?

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Predation, competition, resource availability, and environmental conditions.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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How does the Endangered Species Act impact conservation efforts?

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It provides legal protection for endangered species and their habitats.

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