Chapter 4 Test: How Animals Survive

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What process leads to the formation of dew?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming dew.

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What do arrows in a food web represent?

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Arrows in a food web represent the flow of energy from one organism to another.

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What type of succession occurs after a disturbance that leaves the soil intact?

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Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance that does not destroy the soil.

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What is the term for when an animal sleeps during the cold days of winter?

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Hibernation is the state in which some animals enter a deep sleep during winter to conserve energy.

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Do all living things contain carbon?

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True, all living organisms are carbon-based.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems.

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What is the term for the gradual change in species composition in an ecosystem over time?

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Ecological succession is the gradual process of change in species composition in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is migration in animals?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for breeding or food.