Unit 1 Biosphere

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A group of organisms of the same species is called a 

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population

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A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit is called

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mutualism

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The sphere that includes all living organisms on Earth is called

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biosphere

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Which abiotic factor is the biggest difference between a desert biome and a rainforest biome? Options: precipitation, temperature, soil type, rocks

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precipitation

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When organizing life, what answer shows the correct levels of organization (biggest to smallest; left to right)? Options: Biosphere-Population-Community-Ecosystem-Organism, Organism-Ecosystem-Community-Population-Biosphere, Biosphere-Ecosystem-Community-Population-Organism, Organism-Population-Community-Ecosystem-Biosphere

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Biosphere-Ecosystem-Community-Population-Organism

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What is the biome with the following characteristics: coldest of all the biomes, soil is permanently frozen, lowest amount of plant biodiversity? Options: Taiga, Tundra, Deciduous Forest, Tropical Rainforest

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Tundra

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Which is the primary source of Energy on Earth? Options: oil, coal, the Sun, wood

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the Sun

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Which is not derived from living things? Options: petroleum, coal, peat, nuclear power

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nuclear power

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The _____  _______ is the total number of organisms that an environment can support.

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carrying capacity

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The removal of trees from a forested area without adequate replanting is called __________.

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Deforestation