GBH2425S1 Unit 3 Test - Ecology (Period 2)

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What is the term for the number of organisms per unit of living area?

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Population density

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What is the time range during which the bacterial population reaches carrying capacity?

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18 hours - 24 hours

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What is the process called when nitrates are converted into nitrogen found in plants?

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Assimilation

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What effect does a decrease in death rate have on the population of an ecosystem?

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The population would increase.

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What describes the climate of an area?

Back

Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

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Define 'carrying capacity' in an ecological context.

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The maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the difference between 'climate' and 'weather'?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a region, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What is 'nitrification' in the nitrogen cycle?

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The process by which ammonia is converted into nitrates and nitrites by bacteria.

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Explain the term 'biomass' in an ecological context.

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Biomass refers to the total mass of living matter within a given area or volume.

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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.