Population and Biodiversity Test

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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What does the prefix 'Bio' mean?

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Life

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How does a decrease in the food source affect the population of a predator species?

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The predator population will decrease since they won't have access to as much food.

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What point on a population graph represents carrying capacity?

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The point where the population stabilizes at its maximum sustainable size.

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What is the best definition of a population?

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The number of individuals of the same species living in the same place.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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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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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 ecosystem.

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What is carrying capacity?

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

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What is the significance of genetic diversity in a population?

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Genetic diversity increases a population's ability to adapt to changing environments.