APES Chapter 11-13 Review ( I might update questions)

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What does species richness measure?

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Species richness measures the number of different species in a given area.

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What is the purpose of the Convention on the International Trade of Exotic Species?

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To monitor the import and export of exotic species.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of ecosystem service?

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Recreational.

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Which type of succession reaches the climax community faster?

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Secondary succession.

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What is background extinction?

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The average rate that species go extinct without human interference.

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Define ecosystem diversity.

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Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems within a given area.

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What is species evenness?

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Species evenness measures how evenly the individuals are distributed among the different species in a community.

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What are the three main types of ecosystem services?

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Cultural, regulating, and provisioning.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community.

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What is a generalist species?

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A generalist species is one that can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of resources.